Anthropology Major, B.A.

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

• Degree and Certificate Requirements 
• General Studies Requirements 
• Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement 
• Senior Experience Graduation Requirements 

The anthropology major requires a total of 36 semester hours, including the required core courses, practical courses, and electives listed below. The major also requires that students take an anthropology senior experience course. At least 12 upper-division semester hours in anthropology must be completed in residence at MSU Denver by students majoring in the field.

• A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation. 
• Anthropology majors must receive a grade of C- or better in every class for which the credits count toward the major. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

NOTE: All majors are required to see an anthropology advisor within two semesters of declaring anthropology as a major.

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.  

• Written Communication (6 credits)
• Oral Communication (3 credits) 
• Quantitative Literacy (3 credits) 
• Arts and Humanities (6 credits) 
• Historical (3 credits) 
• Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits) 
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
• Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.

• Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion. 
• Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.

Students are required to take the following four courses:

Students are required to take 6 credits of lab- or field-based courses in anthropology. Examples of courses currently offered by the department at this level include the following courses:

Students are required to take 15 semester hours of elective courses in anthropology. Examples of courses currently offered by the department include, but are not limited to, the following:

Students are required to take one of the following anthropology senior experience courses. These courses may also count toward the practical course requirement if a student takes more than one.

In addition to the courses listed above, new classes may be developed as part of the permanent catalog offerings, and other courses that are appropriate for the major may be offered under the variable topics, omnibus, or internship headings. Please see an advisor for more information.

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.