Anthropology (Minor)
This minor focuses on anthropology as the comparative study of human beings. As such, anthropology is a broad discipline which includes the physical and cultural aspects humans. The minor permits flexibility in course selection (15 credit hours). The anthropological sub-disciplines of cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology and linguistics are represented in the course offerings. No courses for the minor may be taken for S/U credit.
Admissions
To be admitted to the program, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Application for admission to any University minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the student’s academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. Go to Add a Minor to apply. Declaring a minor early will help ensure you have access to courses that may restrict seats to departmental majors and minors. Should students wish to transfer a course from another institution toward the minor, they should consult Stephanie Jares, advisor for the minor.
Certification
The minor should be declared as soon as the student makes the decision to pursue a minor. Minor coursework must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Information about declaring a minor is available on the Student Services Center website. Students should see the person listed below for certification of the minor.
Contact Person
Plan Requirements
- Completion of 15 hours of coursework in anthropology courses.
- 9 of the 15 hours must be taken at NC State University.
- A maximum of TWO (2) courses may double-count between major departmental requirements and courses counting toward the minor.
- A maximum of TWO (2) courses may double-count between courses counting toward this minor and additional minors.
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Course | |||
| ANT 252 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | |||
| Select one ANT 200 Level Course | 3 | ||
| Select one ANT 300 Level Course | 3 | ||
| Select one ANT 400 Level Course | 3 | ||
| Select one Anthropology course of your choosing | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | ||