Anthropology Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Anthropology offers programs of study that lead to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, and Bachelor of Arts. For information on graduate programs, see Anthropology in the Graduate Studies section. See also Museum Studies. The Department also collaborates with Canadian Studies, Classical Studies, First Nations Languages, First Nations Studies, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, and Science Studies. For details about current offerings, consult the Department's website.

 

Major in Anthropology

A total of 42 credits (but no more than 60 credits) within Anthropology, at least 30 credits of which must be numbered 300 or higher. All students considering the Major in Anthropology are encouraged to meet with the Anthropology undergraduate advisor prior to enrolling in the program and periodically during their third and fourth years.

Three primary areas of concentration are offered within the Anthropology Major: Archaeological Anthropology, Museum and Visual Anthropology, and Socio-Cultural Anthropology.

First and Second Years

  1. ANTH 100
  2. ANTH 103
  3. 3 credits chosen from other anthropology courses at the 200-level.

Third and Fourth Years

At least 42 credits in anthropology (no more than 60) at least 30 of which must be numbered 300 and 400 including:

  1. ANTH 300 and 400
  2. 3 credits in research methods and techniques: ANTH 306, 317, 406, 407, 417, 418, 431
  3. 3 credits in archaeological anthropology: ANTH 305, 318-326, 410, 411, 420
  4. 3 credits in museum and visual anthropology: ANTH 331, 341, 378, 431, 432, 478
  5. 6 credits from the following ethnographic area courses: ANTH 302-304, 315, 329, 350-353, 401-403, 404, 416
  6. 9 credits from 300-400 level anth courses
    Recommended: a course in statistics, such as ANTH 418

A course in statistics, such as ANTH 418, is also recommended as part of the major and honours programs in anthropology.

 

Minor in Anthropology

All students considering the Minor in Anthropology are encouraged to seek advising with the Anthropology undergraduate advisor prior to enrolling in the program.

At least 30 credits (but no more than 42 credits) in anthropology, including ANTH 100. At least 18 of these credits must be at the 300-level or above.

 

Honours in Anthropology

A total of 60 credits in anthropology (a maximum of 72 ANTH credits can be applied towards the Honours degree), at least 48 of which must be numbered 300 or higher. Note that the Faculty of Arts requires of a total of 54 credits of upper-level courses for all Honours degrees in Arts.

All students considering the Honours program in Anthropology are required to seek advising with the Anthropology Undergraduate Advisor and the Honours Advisor prior to applying to the program and periodically during their third and fourth years.  Although students typically apply to the Honours program at the end of their third year, they should meet with the Anthropology Undergraduate Advisor during their second year to discuss program requirements.

Admission to Third Year

Admission to third year requires a high "B" average in first and second years (78% or higher), credit for ANTH 100 and ANTH 103, and 3 credits chosen from other anthropology courses at the 200-level.  All first- and second-year courses, regardless of department or faculty, will be taken into consideration when determining grade average.

Admission or Continuation to Fourth Year

At least 48 credits in anthropology, including:

  1. ANTH 300 and 400
  2. 3 credits in research Methods and techniques: ANTH 306, 317, 406, 407, 417, 418, 431
  3. 3 credits in archaeological anthropology: ANTH 305, 318-326, 410, 411, 420
  4. 3 credits in museum and visual anthropology: ANTH 331, 341, 378, 431, 432, 478
  5. 6 credits from the following ethnographic area courses: ANTH 302-304, 315, 329, 350-353, 401-403, 404, 416

A course in statistics, such as ANTH 418, is also recommended as part of the major and honours programs in anthropology.

A high B average (78% or higher) and at least two "A" standings in senior ANTH courses.

Honours students must take ANTH 449 (6) in their final year.

 

Undergraduate Courses

ANTH 100, 103, 200, 201, 202, 203, 213, 214, 215, 217, 220, 221, 225, 227, 231, 232, and 240 are general courses open to all students.

Other courses listed in Course Descriptions under "ANTH" are intended primarily for students in the major and honours programs. Except for ANTH 449, these are open to non-majors and students in the General B.A. Program with appropriate prerequisites or permission of the instructor.

ANTH 100 is a prerequisite to all courses in the department except those described above as "general", unless specific permission of a departmental advisor is obtained.

Students who wish to concentrate in the study of First Nations and cultures may choose from among the following courses beginning in the second year: ANTH 220, 221, 231, 232, 304, 321, 329, 401, 411, 420.  The following courses also regularly include material relating to indigenous cultures: ANTH 306, 331, 332, 341, 407, 408, 424; ARTH 261, 262, 376, 377, 469; FNLG 100, 200, 300; HIST 302, 427, 475.

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