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The Anthropology Program:
In the anthropology program, students have the opportunity to explore the four branches of anthropology. At NDSU, the focal area has been North America and Oceania, although other areas of the world are in the curriculum.
The Native American specialization reflects both the expertise of the anthropological faculty and the relevance of this focus to the northern plains region. Additional emphasis within anthropology includes archaeology (the study of past cultures through the analysis of material remains), paleoanthropology (an interdisciplinary study of humans and their ancestors, their geochronology, physical structure, archaeological remains and their habitats), and folklore (the study of expressive culture, particularly unrecorded traditions).
Anthropology Studies:
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Emergency Management offers a major and minor in Anthropology. Anthropology is the study of humanity in all of its breadth and depth. It sets itself apart from other social sciences in its aspiration to understand all aspects of humankind. As a discipline, anthropology studies and celebrates human diversity. At the same time, it reminds us that despite our different cultures we are all members of the human family. We share a common nature and a common destiny.
Anthropology Major:
Anthropology consists of four sub disciplines: cultural or social anthropology, physical or biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Thus, anthropologists study past and present cultures, historical and structural aspects of languages, and the biological aspects of past and present human populations.
ANTH 111 3 Cr SOC 110 3 Cr Two of the following four courses: 6 Cr ANTH 204 ANTH 205 ANTH 206 ANTH 208 ANTH 480 or other theory- or method-based course approved by advisor 3 Cr ANTH 489 (offered spring only) 1 cr ANTH electives approved by advisor 15 Cr
Anthropology Minor:
ANTH 111 3 Cr SOC 110 3 Cr Two of the following four courses: 6 Cr ANTH 204 ANTH 205 ANTH 206 ANTH 208 Two additional anthropology courses at the 300 and/or 400 level 6 Cr
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