BA in Anthropology
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Anthropology. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill KU Core Goals, please visit the KU Core website.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (Goal 2.1 [2 crs req], BA Writing I)1 | 3 | ENGL 102 (Goal 2.1 [2 crs req], BA Writing II) | 3 |
| MATH 101 (Goal 1.2 Quantitative Reasoning) | 3 | Quantitative Reasoning (Goal 1.2, BA Quantitative Reasoning)2 | 3 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 |
| First Year Seminar (Goal 1.1 Critical Thinking) | 3 | Natural Science (Goal 3N) | 3 |
| ANTH 150, 151, or 309 (Goal 3S, Major Requirement) | 3 | ANTH 160, 162, or 360 (Goal 3H or Goal 4.2, Major Requirement) | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 | 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of another Language (BA Second Language) | 3-5 |
| ANTH 308, 310, or 340 (LFE, Major Requirement) | 3 | ANTH 406, 441, or 462 (LFE, Major Requirement) | 3 |
| ANTH 200-level Elective; Major Requirement | 3 | Goal 2.2 Communication | 3 |
| ANTH 300+level Elective (Major Requirement) or possible minor course or Other elective3 | 3 | ANTH 300+level Elective (Major Requirement) or possible minor course or Other elective3 | 3 |
| Lab Science (BA Lab Requirement) | 1-2 | ANTH 300+level Elective (Major Requirement) or possible minor course or Other elective3 | 3 |
| 13-14 | 15-17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ANTH 300+level Elective (Major Requirement) or possible minor course or Other elective3 | 3 | Goal 5 Social Responsibility & Ethics | 3 |
| ANTH 300+level Elective (Major Requirement) or possible minor course or Other elective3 | 3 | ANTH 300+level Elective (Major Requirement) or possible minor course or Other elective3 | 3 |
| ANTH 300-level Elective (Major Requirement) or possible minor course or Other elective3 | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours)3 | 3 |
| Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours) | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours) | 3 |
| Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours) | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ANTH 300+ level Elective (Major Requirement)3 | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours)4 | 3 |
| ANTH 401 (Goal 6.1, Major Requirement) | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours)4 | 3 |
| LA&S 490 (Recommended, or elective) | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours)4 | 3 |
| Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours)4 | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours) | 3 |
| Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours)4 | 3 | Elective or possible minor course 300+ (Total Hours) | 1 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Hours 120-123 | |||
| 1 | The BA requires completion of two courses of collegiate-level writing instruction. Students who test out of Composition will still need to complete ENGL 102 (or equivalent) and one additional Goal 2.1 course. |
| 2 | Visit this website 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. |
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.
The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one KU Core Goal.