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Curriculum Major in Anthropology, B.A. The Anthropology major is a comprehensive program. It requires nine hours of introductory courses, a six hour "diversity" requirement, three hours of coursework in Practicing Anthropology, nine hours of course work in method and theory, a three hour senior thesis requirement, and nine hours of electives, three each in archaeology and cultural and biological anthropology. The specific requirements of the Anthropology major are: 39 credits in Anthropology and related disciplines, including ANTH 150, 160, 170; one course from ANTH, 300, 316, 318, 320, 330, 422, 424, 426, 428; one course from ANTH 329, 345, 370, 374, 450, 451, 470; ANTH 375, 430, 465; one archaeology elective*; one biological anthropology elective*; one cultural anthropology elective*; one course from ANTH 433, 437; and ANTH 490. Individual programs will differ according to the particular needs of the student and must be developed jointly with the student's advisor. * Two of the electives must be at 300 level or higher.
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Senior Thesis in Anthropology:
Anthropology Minors The Anthropology Department offers minors in a wide range of areas, both for Anthropology majors or for students majoring in other subjects. Minors are as follows: Minor in General Anthropology, B.A. or B.S. 18 credits, including ANTH 140, and 15 credits in Anthropology. Individual programs will differ according to the particular needs of the student and must be developed jointly with the student's advisor. Minor in Archaeology, B.A. or B.S. 24 credits, including ANTH 150, 215, 324, 450 and 12 credits from ANTH 210, 316, 318, 320, 322, 323, 329, and 330. For students majoring in Anthropology, six credits of this minor may be applied to the major. Minor in Biological Anthropology, B.A. or B.S. 18 credits, including ANTH 160, 265, 345, 365, and 465, and three credits of minor-related electives. For students also majoring in Anthropology, three credits of this concentration may be applied to the major. Minor in Cross-Cultural Analysis, B.A. or B.S. 18 credits, including ANTH 170, 200, 430. Two courses from ANTH 352, 422, 424, 426, 428 or 475 (if devoted to a specific world area). One additional course approved by an advisor. For students majoring in Anthropology, three credits of this minor may be applied to the major. Minor in Practicing Anthropology, B.A. or B.S. 18 credits, including ANTH 170, 200, 370, 374, 437, and either 300 or 470. For students majoring in Anthropology, three credits of this minor may be applied to the major. Special Programs: The University works with the Connecticut Archaeological Survey to provide field experience and research opportunities in all phases of Northeastern archaeology. Summer field schools in prehistoric archaeology of Connecticut and in historic archaeology. The Department is also involved in the archaeological aspects of the African Burial Ground Project in New York City. Farmington River Archaeology Project. The department also sponsors a range of field schools and Study Tours in Cultural Anthropology. The Cultural Anthropology Field School for 1999 is planned for Costa Rica. Summer study tours are set for Nigeria and on Environmental Issues in Central Europe for Hungary and Romania. The Department also participates in the Hartford, Connecticut-Ocotal, Nicaragua Sister City project. Special Resources and Facilities: The Department has a wide range of special resources and facilities including: access to the Human Relations Area Files-microfiche at the Burritt Library, well-equipped archaeology and biological anthropology laboratories, including the Archaeology Laboratory for African and African Diaspora Studies (ALAADS), and extensive Forensic Anthropology and fossil cast collections. There is an active and growing student computer laboratory with Internet-accessible PCs and Macintosh computers, a networked laser printer, and a Department lending library. Student internships are also available at a range of local community agencies for those in the Practicing Anthropology curriculum or for interested others. Some recent student internships were completed at: Mark Twain House, Hispanic Health Council, Institute for Community Research, and the Hartford Courant.
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Department Location:
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