Degree
Minor in AnthropologyCurricular Requirements
To complete the Minor in Anthropology students must complete six (6) three (3) credit courses in Anthropology. Four of these six courses must be completed at the University of New England. Two courses (noted below) are required of all minors. The electives may come from a variety of fields depending on the specific course. In all, three of these four electives must be in Anthropology (including Archeology). Students may count courses taken in the Core Curriculum as part of the minor. One course (other than SOC 370) must be at the 300 or 400 level.
| Students must take: | Credits |
| ANT 102 - Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 370 - Applied Field Methods | 3 |
| AND choose four (4) electives from the following: | |
| ARC 190 - Cultures Through Archeology | 3 |
| ANT 118 - Applied Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 211 - Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 224 - Forensic Anthropology/Human Rights | 3 |
| ANT 230 - Anthropology in Latin American and the Caribbean | 3 |
| ANT 231 - Culture and Society in the Middle East | 3 |
| ANT 312 - Human Trafficking | 3 |
| ANT 425 - Sex/Gender/Sexuality Critical Perspective | 3 |
| Courses that could be used as electives with pre-approval: | |
| ENV 200 - Society, Population and Environment: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| HIS 210 - Race & Ethnicity Latin America | 3 |
| SOC 210 - Displaced Cultures & Society | 3 |
| SOC 265 - Social Issues Problem Global World | 3 |
| SOC 290 - British Cultural Studies | 3 |
| SOC 331 - Latin American Society and Culture Through Cinema | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Learning Outcomes
These goals and outcomes are for the Minor in Anthropology. Each of these goals and outcomes also meet the goals and outcomes of the Department of Society, Culture and Languages.
- Expand the awareness and application of anthropology.
- Examine, apply, and critically assess various anthropological research methods.
- Examine how cultural and social structures operate.
- Examine the diversity of human societies.
- Communicate anthropology effectively.
Honors Program
We offer qualified students the option of participating in our Honors Program and graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member.
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five years. Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions also.
Admissions
Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2016-2017 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication April 29, 2016.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.