Anthropology, Minor

Minor in Anthropology (323000M)

*Admission to this program has been suspended*

The Minor in Anthropology is designed to provide students with a scholarly appreciation of the global diversity of humanity from the first of our species to ourselves. Coursework includes introductory and advanced courses in biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and related fields. The primary teaching mission of the Department of Anthropology is to graduate students who are well equipped as critical thinkers, readers, and writers ready to participate in our globalizing world.

Requirements for Admission

Admission to The University of Akron. Students in all majors may (and are encouraged to) enroll in the Minor in Anthropology.

Program Contact
Dr. Patricia Connelly
Professor of Instruction, Anthropology
330-972-7138
connelly@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of the Department of Anthropology and the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Anthropology” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. A minimum of 6 credits must be completed at the 300/400 level. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses

Electives