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Anthropology, B.A.


A Major in Anthropology leading to the B.A. degree requires completion of 33-34 credit hours of anthropology coursework. 

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements


Freshmen and Transfers

  • See University Admission Requirements  
  • Minimum GPA:  2.0. Students with a GPA below 2.0 should consult with departmental advisor.
  • Transferable Credit Hours:  24 (a minimum of 12 credit hours of ANTH courses must be completed at UNC Charlotte)

Currently Enrolled Students

  • Declaration of Major:  Change of Major form accepted year-round, except during pre-registration periods; orientation/advising session required after declaration

Degree Requirements


General Education Courses (37-43 credit hours)


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . The Anthropology department offers the Global Social Science (ANTH 1501 ) and the Local Social Science (ANTH 1511 ) general education courses. These are open to all students within and outside the department. ANTH 1501  is required of all Anthropology Majors and Minors. ANTH 1511  may be counted as an elective.

Foreign Language Courses (0-4 credit hours)


Students with a Major in Anthropology must complete either a 2000-level course in a foreign language that uses the Latin alphabet or a 1202-level course in a language that is not written in the Latin alphabet, or demonstrate proficiency at that level. Non-native speakers of English may complete the foreign language requirement by passing WRDS 1103 , WRDS 1104 , or the equivalent.

Major Courses (33-34 credit hours)


Sociocultural or Linguistic Anthropology Course (3 credit hours)


Select one of the following:

Other Elective Courses (12 credit hours)


Select 12 credit hours of the following ANTH elective courses, including at least one elective at the 3000 level and one at the 4000 level.  A second major course in each group above can count as an elective if not already taken above. 

Cultural Anthropology Courses

Unrestricted Elective Courses


As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours


Progression Requirements


A GPA of at least 2.0 is required in the 33-34 credit hours of anthropology required for the major.  ANTH 3601  and ANTH 4601  must be completed with a grade of C or above.

Honors Program


For details about the Honors Program in Anthropology, visit the program page .

Internships


Students should consult the department concerning internships and field schools in anthropology.