Anthropology (B.A., B.S.)

30 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Students in this major must also complete requirements for a degree in the College of Arts & Sciences .

Departmental Requirements (18 hours)

All Anthropology majors MUST take the following 6 courses to gain an understanding of the breadth of the discipline.

• ANTH 210 - Cultural Anthropology (C) [SGR #3, HSDC]
• ANTH 220 - Biological Anthropology [SGR #3, HSDC]
• ANTH 230 - Introduction to Archaeology (C) [SGR #3, HSDC]
• ANTH 281 - Socio-Cultural Theory
• ANTH 485 - Practice of Anthropology (Capstone course taken in junior year)
• ANTH 490 - Seminar (C)

Additional Requirements (12 hours)

After completion of introductory courses, students will complete their major by taking 12 hours of ANTH elective courses, 9 hours of which are 300 level or above. Elective courses may focus on a single sub-discipline (Cultural, Biological, or Archaeology) or majors may elect courses providing a broader range of the entire discipline.

Students who want additional coursework in Archaeology are encouraged to pursue an Archaeology minor.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits each academic year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan. 

• Anthropology, B.A. 4-year plan guide  
• Anthropology, B.S. 4-year plan guide   

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization