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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
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1st year
Fall Semester
MODL 1441
HIST 1301
ANTH 1200
MATH (SEE CORE LIST)
COMMUNICATION (SEE CORE LIST)
Spring Semester
MODL 1442
HIST 1302
MATH (SEE CORE LIST)
SCIENCE (SEE CORE LIST)
COMMUNICATION (SEE CORE LIST)
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 31
2nd year
Fall Semester
POLS 2311
MODERN LANGUAGE
SCIENCE (SEE CORE LIST)
CREATIVE ARTS (SEE CORE LIST)
LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY (SEE CORE LIST)
Spring Semester
POLS 2312
ORAL COMPETENCY
COMPUTER COMPETENCY
MODERN LANGUAGE
SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (SEE CORE LIST)
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 29
3rd year
Fall Semester
ANTH 2307
ANTH 2322
ANTH 2339
OPEN ELECTIVE
OPEN ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
ANTH THEORY
ANTH METHODS
SOCI UPPER ELECTIVE
OPEN ADVANCED ELECTIVE
OPEN ELECTIVE
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
ANTH UPPER ELECT
ANTH UPPER ELECT
ANTH UPPER ELECT
ANTH UPPER ELECT
OPEN ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
ANTH UPPER ELECT
ANTH UPPER ELECT
ANTH UPPER ELECT
ANTH UPPER ELECT
OPEN ELECTIVE
HOURS 30
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Arts - Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Complete at least two of the anthropology foundation courses: Global Studies (ANTH 2322), Biological Anthropology (ANTH 2307), and Intro. to Archaeology (ANTH 2339). These will help you select upper-division courses.
Review the course options for the Anthropology Method and the Theory requirements.
Ask advisor how often your courses of interest are taught.
Review the language options.
ENGAGE
Join Anthropology Club.
Make peer contacts within all of your classes.
Verify that you are on the anthropology listserv to get field school and special event announcements.
Come to department mixer events and meet the Anthropology faculty.
Join the North Texas Archaeological Society and attend monthly meetings in Fort Worth.
EXCEL
Find free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of
Central Library).
Find out about Supplemental Instruction.
Become a better writer-use the Writing Center.
With a 3.0 GPA overall and 3.2 GPA in anthropology, you can get recognized on the Anthropology Honor Roll.
Consider being part of the Honors College.
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Consider adding a minor or certificate.
Complete any remaining anthropology foundation course(s).
Make a plan to complete the Method and Theory requirements.
Undertake a field school, study abroad program, or service learning course.
ENGAGE
Attend public lectures on campus. Examples include:
Women's History Month lectures °
Center for Theory talks
Termini Distinguished Anthropologist lecture
Maverick Speakers Series events
Apply for Termini funds in support of research and anthropological opportunities.
Meet with faculty to discuss attending a regional, national, or international professional conference in the next year, and ask about possible funding.
EXCEL
Join Lamda Alpha, the anthropology Honors Society.
With a 3.0 GPA overall, 3.2 GPA in anthropology and 12 hours in anthropology, you can be recognized as an Anthropology Scholar.
Ask your advisor if you are eligible to apply for the McNair Scholars Program.
Ask faculty about research and volunteer opportunities.
Ask faculty about presenting research at UTA's COLA Spotlight conference.
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor to ensure you have no outstanding requirements.
Apply for graduation.
ENGAGE
Seek out pre-and post-graduation research and internship opportunities.
Plan to attend a regional, national, or international professional conference Examples include:
TX Assoc. of Biological Anthro. (fall)
TX Archaeological Assoc. (fall)
Amer. Anthro. Assoc. (fall)
Society for Applied Anthro. (spring)
Society for Amer. Archaeology (spring)
Amer. Assoc. of Physical Anthro. (spring)
EXCEL
Discuss your curriculum vita or resume with anthropology faculty.
Discuss graduate schools with anthropology faculty.
Contact graduate school faculty of interest.
Meet with cultural resource management company representatives at Anthropology events.
Present your research at the COLA Spotlight conference or another academic conference.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Attend regional, national, and international conferences
Summer job with cultural resource management firm
Attend an archaeological field school in TX
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Attend a field school
Study abroad
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Run for a leadership position in anthropology club or Lamda Alpha
Become an Anthropology Ambassador, Supplemental Instructor, or Peer Academic Leader
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Undertake a course with a service learning project
Join the North Texas Archaeological Society
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Talk to your professors about doing research, and volunteer in their lab or in their research project
Apply for Termini funding to support your research dreams
Participate in COLA Spotlight
FIND YOUR CAREER
What career options do I have with this major?
Administration/Management
Environment and Natural Resources
Advocacy: Human Rights/Social Justice
Ethnography/Cultural Anthropology
Evaluation/Assessment
Law/Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Archaeology
Business
Forensics
Health: International/Public Health
Management Consulting/ Organizational Development/Training
Market Research
Community Development
Computers/Software Development/ Information Technology
Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
Design (Products and/or Services)
Education/Outreach
Health Care
Management/Services/Delivery
Historic Preservation
Human/Social Services
Humanitarian Efforts
International Development/Affairs
Mass Communication
Museum/Curation/Project Design
Social Impact Assessment
Tourism/Heritage
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Global Citizenship: Demonstrate inclusiveness, respect, and the ability to learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions.
Career Readiness
Ability to Construct an Argument
Ability to Gather, Assess, and Interpret Data
Ability to Interpret Broad Trends in Culture and Society
Ability to Observe and Analyze Behavior
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Analyzing Information
Clear, Logical, and Independent Thinking
Creativity
Effective Communication
Examining Data and Artifacts
Independent Research
Oral Communication and Presentation Skills
Organizing and Planning
Planning Projects
Problem-Solving
Statistical and Computing Techniques
Time Management
Writing Grant Proposals
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities
Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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