BA in Anthropology with concentration in Biological Anthropology

Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Anthropology with a concentration in Biological Anthropology. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core 34 Goals, please visit the KU Core 34 page.

Freshman
FallHoursSpringHours
Core 34: English (SGE)0103BA Quantitative Reasoning (BAQR)23
Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE)03032nd Semester Language (BA Second Language)5
1st Semester Language (BA Second Language)5Core 34: English (SGE)0103
Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)3Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)0404-5
ANTH 150 or 151 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE), Major Requirement)050*3ANTH 160 or 162 (Core 34: Global Culture, Major Requirement)070*3
 17 18-19
Sophomore
FallHoursSpringHours
ANTH 304 (Major Requirement - ANTH Fundamentals)34th Semester Language, or 1st semester of another Language, unless req for mjr (BA Second Language)13
3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language)3Core 34: Communications (SGE)0203
ANTH 100+ level Elective (Major Requirement)3ANTH 100+ level Elective (Major Requirement)3
Core 34: Social and Behavioral Science (SGE)0503ANTH 300+ level Elective (Major Requirement) 33
Core 34: US Culture (SGE)0703Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)0603
 15 15
Junior
FallHoursSpringHours
ANTH 300+ level Elective (Major Requirement) 33Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)0603
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53ANTH 300+ level Elective (Major Requirement) 33
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
 15 15
Senior
FallHoursSpringHours
ANTH 449 (Major Requirement - Research Methods; BA Laboratory/Field Experience - LFE)3ANTH 401 (Capstone Course, Major Requirement - typically SPRING ONLY)3
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours53
Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours51 
 13 12
Total Hours 120-121
1

For students completing the language requirement via the 3+1 language option, note that many first semester languages are 5 credit hours.

2

Visit this page for a list of courses that fulfill the BA Quantitative Reasoning requirement.

3

Refer to the Anthropology degree requirements page of the catalog for a list of courses to fulfill this requirement.

4

Students considering graduate school should take at least 2 courses beyond major requirements. These courses should be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. 

5

Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours.  Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study.  Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.

Please note:

All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.

Students considering graduate school should take at least 2 courses beyond major requirements. These courses should be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor. 

Notes:

*  - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education.  If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.

**  - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course.  This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.

***  - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course.  This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course.  If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.