Department of Anthropology
Main Office
Chilton Hall, 330Q
P.O. Box 310409
Denton, TX 76203-0409
(940) 565-2290
Fax: (940) 369-7833
Web site: www.unt.edu/anthropology/
Tyson Gibbs, Chair
Faculty
Professors Hartman, Naylor. Associate
Professors Gibbs, Jordan, ReCruz. Assistant
Professor Wasson.
Introduction
The Department of Anthropology coordinates and directs a program for those who wish to pursue
a career in the discipline of anthropology, for those simply interested in the human condition and for
those who may wish to combine the study of anthropology with another discipline.
Courses in anthropology are grouped to provide students with an understanding of human
physical, social and cultural complexity, and the relationships of humans to one another and the
environment. Physical anthropology provides an understanding of human origins and human biological
variability. Anthropological linguistics adds to the understanding of language and other forms of human
communication within the context of culture. Archaeology provides a sense of the past by exploring the changes
and development of ancient cultures and environments. Sociocultural anthropology provides appreciation
and understanding of human social and cultural patterns and human behavior.
Programs of Study
The department offers programs in the following areas:
Bachelor of Arts with a major in anthropology, and
Master of Arts with a major in applied anthropology.
Major in Anthropology Degree Requirements
1. Hours Required and General School Requirements:
A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the
bachelor of arts degree as specified in the
"General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the School of
Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Major of 36 hours in anthropology, including ANTH 1010, 2250, 2500,
2700, 3100,and 4250. Of the remaining 18 elective hours, 15 must be taken at the upper-division level (3000
or 4000) and with a minimum of 6 hours from the 4000 level. A maximum of 6 hours of field-school and
a maximum of 3 hours of ANTH 4920 may be applied toward satisfying the 36-hour requirement.
3. Other Course Requirements: In addition to the 36 hours of anthropology, candidates must take 3
hours from each of the following three areas.
- · Statistics, 3 hours: MATH 1680, Elementary Probability and Statistics, or SOCI 4880,
Quantitative Methods of Social Research, or PSYC 3610, Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- · Philosophy, 3 hours: PHIL 2310, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, or PHIL 2330, Introduction
to Modern Philosophy
- · Geography/History, 3 hours: GEOG 1200, World Regional Geography, or HIST 1060, World
Civilization from the Sixteenth Century, or HIST 4290, Intellectual and Cultural History of Medieval and
Early Modern Europe, or HIST 4370, Intellectual and Cultural History of Modern Europe.
4. Minor: No minor is required.
5. Electives: See individual degree plan (12 hours of free electives must be advanced).
6. Other Requirements:
- a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in all courses;
- transfer course work to be substituted for required anthropology courses must be approved by a
student's faculty adviser during the degree plan process;
- completion in residence of 31 hours, including 24 of the last 30 hours.
In addition to those cited above, anthropology courses include the following:
- ANTH 2035, Urban Poverty
- ANTH 2045, Women in Culture
- ANTH 2100, World Cultures Through Film
- ANTH 2150, World Cultures
- ANTH 2350, Cultural Diversity in U.S. (American) Culture
- ANTH 3350, Anthropology of American Culture and Society
- ANTH 3650, Origins of Civilization
- ANTH 4010, Language and Culture
- ANTH 4020, Applied Anthropology
- ANTH 4030, African-American Culture
- ANTH 4050, Contemporary Ethnic Groups
- ANTH 4600, Topics in Physical Anthropology
- ANTH 4610, Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology
- ANTH 4620, Topics in Archaeology
- ANTH 4700, Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
- ANTH 4750, Culture Change
- ANTH 4800, Anthropological Fieldmethods
- ANTH 4810, Archaeological Field School
Major in Social Science
Students may use anthropology in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in social science
that requires completion of at least 48 semester hours in social sciences, including 18 hours in anthropology
and 30 hours in at least two other social science disciplines; 24 hours of the above must be taken from
upper-division levels (3000 or 4000). See "Interdisciplinary Majors" in the College of Arts and Sciences section
of this catalog for an example of courses distributed over four years.
Minor in Anthropology
A minor requires completion of 18 hours in anthropology, including ANTH 1010, one
introductory (2000-level) course, and 6 hours from the upper-division level (3000 or 4000).
Minor in Ethnic Studies
A minor in ethnic studies requires completion of 18 hours (6 must be advanced), including 6 hours
from a list of core courses: ANTH 2350, Diversity in American (U.S.) Cultures; ANTH 4050,
Contemporary Ethnic Groups; ANTH 4610, Race Ethnicity and Identity; SOCI 4540 or SOWK 4540, Race and
Ethnic Minorities. The remaining 12 hours are selected from a list of approved electives.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Major in Anthropology
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. **See
an adviser in the Office of Student Services for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ANTH 1010, General Anthropology* 3
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
MATH 1100, College Algebra* 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Elective 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
ANTH 2500, Introduction to Archaeology 3
PHIL 2310, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, or PHIL 2330, Introduction to Modern Philosophy 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
GEOG/HIST 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
Communication* 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Wellness 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ANTH 2250, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology 3
ANTH 2350, Cultural Diversity in U.S. (American) Culture* 3
ANTH 2700, Introduction to Physical Anthropology 4
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 17
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
ANTH 3100, People and Cultures 3
ARCH 2800, Archaeological Science 4
ANTH (3000-4000 level) 3
Elective 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
ANTH (3000-4000 level) 3
ANTH (3000-4000 level) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective(advanced) 3
Elective 3
Total 15
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ANTH 4250, Development of Anthropological Thought 3
ANTH (3000-4000 level) 3
ANTH (3000-4000 level) 3
SOCI 4880, Quantitative Methods 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ANTH (3000-4000 level) 3
ANTH (3000-4000 level) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Elective (advanced) 3
Total 15
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses
may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.