An anthropology minor provides you with an understanding of human behavior and culture that complements majors in business, global studies, communications, and science fields, among others, by giving you the tools to successfully navigate human interactions, as well as an understanding of diverse cultural perspectives.
Program Requirements
Core
This course surveys human biological and cultural diversity through time and space. You will learn about questions like: how did humans evolve? and how do anthropologists collect and interpret information about human beings and their ancestors?
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-05, GE-08
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Restricted Electives
Choose 8 Credit(s).
A comprehensive examination of modern archaeological theory methods and activities, focusing on American archaeology. Emphasis will be given to data collection, data analysis, and museology. Lab included.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-03, GE-10
An introduction to the study of human biological evolution and variation. This course focuses on evolutionary theory, mechanisms of evolutionary change, and the fossil record of human evolution. Lab included.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-03
This introduction to cultural anthropology covers cultural diversity and organization by examining several examples in detail. Both anthropological methodology and theory will be important parts of this course.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-08
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
Language provides not only communication but identification of oneself and one's group. Humans are extremely sensitive to language, dialect, jargon, and slang. An understanding of language and its relationship to culture is basic to any understanding of human beings.
- Prerequisites:
- none
- Goal Areas:
- GE-05, GE-08
- Diverse Cultures:
- Purple
This course examines the methodologies of all four fields of Anthropology. Students will gain practical experience in various methods that professionals utilize on a regular basis within the discipline. Discussions of the issues surrounding various anthropological methods will be part of this course.
- Prerequisites:
- ANTH 101
Examination of the intellectual history of anthropology from its nineteenth century roots to today's current theoretical trends. Students will learn about the major schools of thought in anthropological theory and practice critical examination of their applications.
- Prerequisites:
- none
Unrestricted Electives
Choose 6 - 10 Credit(s).
- Prerequisites:
- none
Degree
Minor
Total Credits
16
Locations
Mankato
Career Cluster
People and Cultures