B.A. in Sociology - Anthropology Option
Students who registered for the sociology major before 9/1/07, transfer students who entered in 07/08, and transfer students who entered in 08/09 with more than 30 credits are expected to meet the "old requirements."
All other students follow the regular requirements.
As of Fall 2007, courses counting for the major must be completed with a C- or higher.
Students entering the major after 9/01/09 must maintain a 2.75 GPA in the major; students who entered the major before 9/01/09 must maintain a 2.50 GPA.To successfully complete the program for graduation, all students must:
- Maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA in the major; beginning in Fall 2009, students entering the major (starting with the class of 2013) must maintain a 2.75 GPA in the major
- Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 overall GPA
- Meet the Sociology major/Anthropology option requirements
- Complete 30 credits at the 300/400 level (this includes courses in major, excluding Experiential Learning)
- Complete a minimum of 120 credits with at least 45 at UMass Dartmouth
- Complete the General Education requirements of the university
- Complete the distribution requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences
REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
3 credits
ANT 111 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Theory
3 credits
SOC 200 Introduction to Social Thought -OR-
ANT 405 Anthropological Theory
Methods
3 credits
SOC 206 Introduction to Research Methods -OR-
ANT 316 Research Methods -OR-
ANT 401 Research Methods
Electives
21 credits
Must include 12 upper level credits (300 or 400 level).
May include SOC, ANT. or CJS courses
Students are strongly encouraged to take – when possible
ANT 110 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
ANT 261 Introduction to Archeology
TOTAL
30 credits
NEW REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
3 credits
ANT 111 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Theory
3 credits (to be taken sophomore or junior year)
ANT 354 Anthropological Theory (previously ANT 405)
Methods
3 credits (to be taken junior year)
ANT 316 Research Methods (Previously SOC/ANT 206 or SOC/ANT 401)
Electives:
18 credits
SOC or ANT courses, CJS course only w/ advisor’s permission;
Must include 15 upper-level credits (300 or 400 level)
Students are strongly encouraged to take – when possible
ANT 110 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
ANT 261 Introduction to Archeology
Comparative Cultures
3 credits
Course to be selected from Departmental Comparative Cultures Course list or w/ permission of Department Chair
Study Abroad credit may fill this requirement w/ permission of Department Chair
If a SOC or ANT 300 or 400 level course may fulfill upper-level credit requirement
Internship*
3 credits (to be taken junior or senior year)
ANT 450 OR Field Inquiry ANT 407
Sr. Seminar*
3 credits (to be taken senior year)
ANT 420
*Thesis Research – ANT 492, 2 semester/6 credit sequence senior year may be substituted for the Internship and Senior Seminar requirements.
TOTAL
36 credits
