Mission
The mission of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is to foster an understanding of the social, cultural, and biological diversity in the world - past, present, and future. As two distinct but complementary disciplines, Sociology and Anthropology prepare students for a variety of career paths and encourages them to be active contributors and informed global citizens through student-centered teaching, meaningful scholarship, and engaged community service.
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
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 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 |
| 21 |
| 3 |
| 9 |
| 12 |
| Total Hours | 33 |
Majors working toward the BA degree are strongly encouraged to take courses in statistics and computer science; and to complete a minor. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses applied to the major.
