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Academics - Assumption College: Anthropology - Degree Requirements and Courses

 
Anthropology
 
Degree Requirements and Courses

Major

Students may design a course of study that leads to a major in Anthropology. To investigate this option more thoroughly, students should consult with Professor Amy Gazin-Schwartz.


Minor

Students who minor in anthropolgy are required to take 6 courses (18 credits). The program must be planned with a departmental advisor.


Required Courses:

  • Human Evolution and Variation

  • Cultural Anthropology OR Introduction to Archaeology

Electives

  • Four courses chosen from other offerings in Anthropology or Linguistics, or pertinent courses in other social sciences, with the advisor’s approval.

Anthropology Courses

  • Human Evolution and Variation

  • Cultural Anthropology

  • Introduction to Archaeology

  • Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

  • Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology

  • Environmental Anthropology

  • Historical Archaeology

  • Social Justice in A Global Community

  • The North American Indian

  • From Contact To Casinos: Interactions With Indians In North America

  • Independent Study

There are other Anthropology electives available through Assumption College’s participation in the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. Assumption students can cross register for courses at 11 other institutions in the Worcester region.

 

 

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Leslie Lupien
 

Leslie Lupien

Pomfret, CT

Leslie balances basketball, majoring in Biology, and minoring in Sociology