UG <p>If you'd like to explore the many ways of life of the peoples of the world and what those seemingly different ways have in common, a major in anthropology would be perfect for you. Majors acquire an understanding of human culture, language, and biology by developing analytical skills, strong writing skills, and a thoroughly cross-cultural perspective. You can use this in a variety of careers such as public archeology, museum anthropology, international law, international development, forensic medicine, and education. Our majors have an opportunity to study abroad in Peru, Malta, Switzerland, and many other locations. Our program promotes on-the-job field experience with internships at such institutions as the Museum of Natural History and with archaeological fieldwork in the surrounding area and as far afield as the Arctic.</p> 1903-12-30 2009 2007-10-24T12:17:12Z true BA 120 Sociology and Anthropology SOAN http://soan.gmu.edu/ Anthropology <p>Jeffrey Mantz<br />George Mason University<br />1100 University Drive, MSN 3G5<br />Fairfax, VA 22030<br />Robinson Hall B, Room 442D<br />703.993.2821<br /><a href="mailto:jmantz@gmu.edu">jmantz@gmu.edu</a></p> LA 1903-12-30 1903-12-30 Bachelor of Arts 10 LA-BA-ANTH Undergraduate <p>In addition to satisfying <a href="../../gened0910">university general education requirements</a> and <a href="../../gened0910">requirements for a bachelor of arts degree in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences</a>, students pursuing this degree must complete 36 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00.</p> <ul> <li>Three core courses (9 credits): ANTH 114, 390, 490</li> <li>One course from each of the three fields listed below (9 credits): <ul> <li>Archaeology: ANTH 120 or 420</li> <li>Biological anthropology: ANTH 135 or 365</li> <li>Linguistic anthropology: ANTH 380 or LING 326</li> </ul> </li> <li>Six elective courses (18 credits) in ANTH at the 300- and 400-level (SOCI 311 and 313 may be applied toward this requirement. SOCI 311 may substitute for ANTH 390.)</li> </ul> <p>See an advisor to learn how anthropology majors may fulfill university general education requirements in global understanding, information technology, and synthesis, as well as the college requirement in non-Western culture.</p> <p>Students wishing to pursue careers in anthropology should consider taking ANTH 492 (or subfield specialty equivalents, such as ANTH 420, 450, 495, or 496) as one of their electives.</p> 2009-10-29T14:02:29Z