Anthropologists try to answer the fundamental question “What makes us human?” through a global and holistic approach. American anthropology includes four subfields: archaeology, the study of the human past; biological anthropology, the study of human evolution and variation; cultural anthropology, the study of human cultures; and linguistic anthropology, the study of human languages.

Student Learning Outcomes

BA in Anthropology majors at Washburn University, upon graduation, should be able to:

• Articulate the importance of human diversity through a holistic, four-field anthropological approach.
• Critically evaluate anthropological theories, ethics, and research methods.
• Apply critical thinking skills to biological evolution and culture change over time.
• Critically evaluate the impact of colonialism and globalization on world cultures.
• Effectively communicate, in a variety of formats, to diverse audiences.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete 34-35 hours of General Education, all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, and any additional hours needed to reach the minimum 120 credit hours required for graduation. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your academic advisor for more information.

In addition, all B.A. in Anthropology majors must complete a minor, certificate, and/or additional major; students must declare the minor, certificate, and/or additional major with the department that grants it.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses Inside the Department 1
AN 112	Cultural Anthropology	3
AN 113	Linguistic Anthropology	3
AN 114	Introduction to Archaeology	3
AN 116	Biological Anthropology	3
AN 324	History and Theory of Anthropology	3
AN 362	Methods of Social Research	3
AN 490	Applied Anthropology	3
AN 3XX	Five Anthropology Upper-Division Electives	15
Total Hours		36

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Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses applied to the major(s) and minor or certificate. Majors working toward the BA degree are strongly encouraged to take courses in statistics and computer science.