BA: Anthropology 2022-2023

Welcome to Anthropology at CI! Started in 2012, our program offers a broad holistic perspective on humans as social, cultural, and biological beings. Our curriculum crosscuts different subfields of anthropology – sociocultural, linguistic, archaeological, and biological – to address major themes that are relevant to understanding people today.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ANTH105Introduction to Archaeology3Major & GED
    ENGL105Composition and Rhetoric3Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3-Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF-Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEF
    UNIV100University Life and College Success1Unit RequirementElective

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    Milestones

    • Complete required English
    • Take at least two Golden Four courses
    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ANTH102Cultural Anthropology3Major & GED
    ANTH104Introduction to Bioanthropology3Major & GEB2
    ANTH104LBioanthropology Laboratory1Major & GEB3
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1-Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    MATH201Elementary Statistics3MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB4
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Complete required Math
    • Complete Golden Four requirements
    • Join a student group

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1-Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 or C23Can be a C1 or C2 See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceE-Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also, double-counts with GE:DMajor & GEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division ANTH requirement(s)

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceC2-Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages Other than English4Language is recommended. If taking language it will also meet Language requirement Language: units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosenGEC2
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1-Physical Sciences3GEOL 121 or 122 recommended by major See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB1
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option however will need to be taken semester 5 or later.OtherAIR: US History
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division ANTH requirement(s)
    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ANTH375Qualitative Research Methods in Anthropology3ANTH 375 is only offered in the Fall semesterMajor

    ESRM

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    SOC

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    325

    The Why of Where: Foundations in GIS

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    Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences"

    		3Major
    ANTH352Applied Anthropology3Major
    ANTHStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ANTH Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • As a Junior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once a year
    • Prepare a resume
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ANTH377Archaeological Method & Theory3Major
    ANTH470The Development of Anthropological Perspectives3Major
    ANTHStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ANTH Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE C-Arts and Humanities3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE C
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc.)
    • Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
    • Making an Impact Club (if applicable)
    • Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ANTH489Professionalism in Anthropology3Prerequisite for ANTH 499 - must be taken prior to ANTH 499 enrollment.Major
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B- Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3Consider taking ANTH 345 to meet the UDGE-B requirement and major elective (if UDGE-B is still needed) If UDGE-B has been met, choose an Anthropology elective of your choiceGEUDGE B
    ANTHStudent's ChoiceUpper Division ANTH Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Apply for graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check
    • Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
    • Meet w/ Career Development Services
    • As a Senior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once during your final year

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    ANTH499Capstone3Take ANTH 489 before ANTH 499 ANTH 499 offered spring onlyMajor & GWAR
    ANTHStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    ANTHStudent's ChoiceUpper Division Elective3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE D- Social Sciences3If UDGE-D has been met, choose a free elective of your choiceUDGE D
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Other

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    Milestones

    • Present research at SAGE Conference
    • Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
    • Complete capstone
    • Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.
    • Attend Grad Fest
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