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

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Student Learning Outcomes

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 (15 hours)

All Anthropology majors MUST take the following 5 courses to gain an understanding of the breadth of the discipline.

Additional Requirements (15 hours)

ANTH XXX Electives 15 cr hrs ^{1, 2}

After completion of introductory courses, students will complete their major by taking 15 hours of ANTH elective courses.

¹ At least 9 credit hours of electives must be completed at the 300 level or above.
² Up to 3 credit hours of ANTH 494 - Internship (C) may be counted toward the major.

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.

Location Matters for Non-Licensure Track Programs

This program is not designed or advertised to lead to a professional license or certification required for employment.

USD is permitted to operate under the terms of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) policies and standards in offering online courses/degree programs to residents in 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Online courses/programs may also be offered to residents of California (a non-SARA state) because it does not regulate out-of-state public institutions.

Additionally, this program is authorized to offer supervised field study experiences (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) in South Dakota. Please be aware that there may be some restrictions on your ability to engage in supervised field study outside of South Dakota. Please contact a program representative if you have questions regarding supervised field study.

Distance education courses or programs will not be offered outside of the United States without prior written approval from the University, which may be withheld for any reason. If you are taking distance courses while physically located outside of the United States, it is your responsibility to confirm the following: (a) if the country will recognize an online degree; (b) the availability of supervised field study opportunities in the country; and (c) if the country charges any additional taxes, withholdings or fees associated with online distance education programs.

For more information, please visit USD’s State Authorization page or contact your admissions counselor.