Anthropology Undergraduate Major (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- Ecampus
Options available:
Anthropology is the study of the complexity and diversity of humanity and the human experience--past and present--in its biological, ecological and cultural contexts. Students in anthropology learn how to collect and analyze information from field research and how to apply it to address contemporary human problems. Anthropology prepares students for career paths in research, business, teaching, public service, cultural resource management, and other fields. Completion of one of the following options is required: archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, or general anthropology.
Major Code: 860
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Analyze human culture and social institutions in historical and comparative context.
- Outline anthropology's main sub-fields (archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology) and the core tenets of the four-field approach.
- Collect, analyze, and communicate about data relevant to one or more of the subfields within the context of anthropological theory.
- Apply ethical and professional standards in anthropology.
- Students must fulfil requirements of one of the Anthropology options to complete the major.
- Courses can count toward one major or option requirement only; no double counting toward multiple options allowed.
- No more than 4-credits of ANTH 401-ANTH 410.
- At least 12 credits at the 400-level are required excluding blanket-numbered (ANTH 401- ANTH 410) credits.
- A grade of C– or better is required for all courses used to complete major requirements. Such courses cannot be taken S/U.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ANTH 101 | +*INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| ANTH 270 | +INDIGENOUS ANTHROPOLOGY | 4 |
| ANTH 370 | ^ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORIES | 4 |
| ANTH 411 | +ANTHROPOLOGY OF DIFFERENCE, POWER, AND OPPRESSION | 4 |
| or ANTH 455 | +REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: A SERVICE LEARNING COURSE | |
| ANTH 475 | +ANTHROPOLOGY IN PRACTICE | 4 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6-8 | |
| +*INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| +INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY | ||
| +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| +LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 4 | |
| +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (if not used above) | ||
| +*PRIMATE ADAPTATION AND EVOLUTION | ||
| Required Option | 21-30 | |
| Remaining Core Ed, CLA Core and Electives | 119-130 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
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Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course
Major Code: 860
Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.
Bachelor of Arts
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ANTH 101 | +*INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| ANTH 210 | +*INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY | 3-4 |
| WR 121Z | +*COMPOSITION I | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Transitions | 2 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| ANTH 270 | +INDIGENOUS ANTHROPOLOGY | 4 |
| Core Ed: Quantitative Literacy & Analysis | 4 | |
| Option Course | 3 | |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANTH 210 | +*INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY | 3-4 |
| CLA Core: Humanities | 3-4 | |
| Language 113 | 4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 240 or ANTH 284 | +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +*PRIMATE ADAPTATION AND EVOLUTION | 4 |
| Option Course | 3 | |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities General | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| CLA Core: Fine Arts | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Communication, Media & Society | 3-4 | |
| Language 212 | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Language 213 | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities Global | 3-4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 370 | ^ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORIES | 4 |
| CLA Core: Non-Western Culture | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| CLA Core: Social Science | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Seeking Solutions | 3-4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Core Ed: Writing Elevation | 3-4 | |
| CLA Core: Additional Course | 3-4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 411 or ANTH 455 | +ANTHROPOLOGY OF DIFFERENCE, POWER, AND OPPRESSION or +REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: A SERVICE LEARNING COURSE | 4 |
| Option Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| ANTH 475 | +ANTHROPOLOGY IN PRACTICE | 4 |
| Option Course or Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
Bachelor of Science
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ANTH 101 | +*INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY | 3 |
| ANTH 210 | +*INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY | 3-4 |
| WR 121Z | +*COMPOSITION I | 4 |
| Core Ed: Transitions | 2 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| ANTH 270 | +INDIGENOUS ANTHROPOLOGY | 4 |
| Core Ed: Quantitative Literacy & Analysis | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANTH 210 | +*INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY or +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND SOCIETY | 3-4 |
| CLA Core: Humanities | 3 | |
| BS Math or Stats | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 240 or ANTH 284 | +INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY or +*PRIMATE ADAPTATION AND EVOLUTION | 4 |
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities General | 3-4 | |
| BS Math or Stats | 4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| CLA Core: Fine Arts | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry & Analysis | 4 | |
| Core Ed: Communication, Media & Society | 3-4 | |
| BS Computer Science | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Core Ed: Arts & Humanities Global | 3-4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| BS Science | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 370 | ^ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORIES | 4 |
| CLA Core: Non-Western Culture | 3-4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| Option Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| CLA Core: Social Science | 3-4 | |
| Core Ed: Seeking Solutions | 3-4 | |
| Option Course | 3 | |
| Option Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Core Ed: Writing Elevation | 3-4 | |
| CLA Core: Additional Course | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 411 or ANTH 455 | +ANTHROPOLOGY OF DIFFERENCE, POWER, AND OPPRESSION or +REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: A SERVICE LEARNING COURSE | 4 |
| Option Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Option Course or Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| ANTH 475 | +ANTHROPOLOGY IN PRACTICE | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 180 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
- +
Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
- ^
Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC) course