Anthropology
Degrees & Minors
The recognized subfields of Anthropology are Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Physical Anthropology, and Linguistics. Area studies concerned with North American Indians, Mesoamerican Civilization, and Latin American Culture are available. Students majoring or minoring in Anthropology with sufficient course background may be provided an opportunity to participate in ongoing archaeological excavations associated with the Maya culture in the Central American country of Belize.
B.A. Anthropology
The Anthropology major results in broad holistic understanding of humans and the human condition, both past and present. Students study all subfields of Anthropology: Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistics, and Physical Anthropology.
Minor Anthropology
The Anthropology minor develops a student's holistic understanding of the past and present human condition. Four different concentrations are delimited within the Anthropology minor.
Minor Anthropology in Multicultural Studies
This minor develops a student's understanding of the recent dilemmas of Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Rim cultures, sex, and gender controversies in societies, and the theoretical and practical issues of modern applied anthropology. The minor is especially appropriate for students majoring in political science, international business, or for any student seeking an enhanced understanding of contemporary cultural relations.
Minor North American Indian Studies
The North American Indian Studies minor will enhance a student's understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of the North American Indians. The minor is especially appropriate for all UCF undergraduates.
