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Institute of Anthropology

 The School of Community Service has filed a reorganization plan with the Higher Education Coordinating Board to change the way academic units are named and organized within the school. This change has been made because of the growth of these academic programs and to make it easier for students to find these units in university publications. Proposed changes submitted are reflected in the School of Community Service section of this catalog.

Main Office
Chilton Hall, 308
P.O. Box 12928
Denton, TX 76203-5928
(817) 565-2290

David Hartman and Ann T. Jordan, Co-Directors

Faculty

Associate Professors Hartman, Naylor. Assistant Professors Jordan, Gibbs, ReCruz.

Introduction

The Institute 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

Bachelor of Arts

Major in Anthropology Degree Requirements

 Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts with a major in anthropology must meet the following requirements.

1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 124 total semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced. Completion in residence of at least 31 semester hours, including 24 of the last 30 hours.

2. General University Requirements: See "General Degree Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog.

3. 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 fieldschool and a maximum of 3 hours of ANTH 4920 may be applied toward satisfying the 36-hour requirement. In addition to the 36 hours of anthropology, candidates must take 3 hours from each of the following three areas.

4. Minor:

No minor is required.

5. Electives:

See individual major.

6. Other Course 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.

    BA with a Major in Anthropology Four-Year Degree Plan

    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.

    BA with a Major in Social Science Four-Year Degree Plan

    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).

    Courses of Instruction

    School of Community Service Introduction

    Course and Subject Guide

    Undergraduate Catalog School of Community Service Table of Contents

    Program Options

    UNT Undergraduate Catalog Table of Contents

    UNT Graduate Catalog School of Community Service Table of Contents

    Prospective Students Home Page

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