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Tested these urls as well: with no changes VDC 073021 Log in A-Z Search Go a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Missouri State University About MSU Future Students Current Students Faculty and Staff Alumni Family Programs Athletics Presidential Search Public Affairs Mission Inclusive Engagement News Research Tuition and Fees Visitor’s Guide Apply Now Freshman Admission Majors and Programs Transfer Graduate International Online Programs Majors and Programs Student Life Guide to Services Registration Financial Aid Residence Life Work at MSU Directory Human Resources Office of the Provost Professional Development Alumni Events Alumni News Transcript Request Make a Gift Family Weekend Important Dates Make a Payment Tickets Schedules Facilities Social Media Bears Fund Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology Department Anthropology Program Missouri State Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities School of Humanities and Social Sciences Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology Anthropology Program column Menu ANTHROPOLOGY RESOURCES Field schools DEPARTMENT MAJORS Anthropology (BA, BS) Gerontology (BS) Sociology (BA, BS) PEACE CORPS PREPARATION Peace Corps Prep MINORS & CERTIFICATES Anthropology Minor Archaeology Minor Gerontology Minor Nonprofit Leadership Minor Sociology Minor Archaeology Certificate Cultural Anthropology Certificate Diversity in the United States Certificate Family and Juvenile Support Services Certificate Gerontology Certificate Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Social Science Research Certificate DEPARTMENT RESOURCES Faculty and Staff Courses Anti-Racism and Racial Justice Community Engagement Facilities and Resources Employment Opportunities Department Contact Information STUDENT RESOURCES Scholarships and Financial Aid Student Opportunities and Services Advisement Internships Careers Alumni and Friends Social Platforms Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Blog Why Study Anthropology? Anthropologists seek to understand the many varied peoples and cultures of the world — past and present — and how they came to be. The anthropology program at Missouri State focuses on the four fields of the discipline: archaeology and biological, cultural and linguistic anthropology. Our program prepares you for success in an increasingly multicultural workplace and a global society by helping you better understand and appreciate cultural differences. The study of humankind Anthropology is the holistic study of people and cultures in every corner of the globe, from prehistoric times to the present day. Anthropologists are interested in anything and everything having to do with humans, including our biology, languages, evolution, migrations, technology, economics, politics, social organization, arts and religions. Characteristics of anthropology Anthropology is a distinctive field of study and perspective on humanity. It is characterized by the following elements: Holistic. Anthropology seeks to explore every facet of an issue or topic, making it inherently interdisciplinary. A global perspective. Anthropology compares cultures in order to make generalizations and develop theories that apply to all societies in all times and places. Evolutionary. Anthropology seeks to discover the origins of humanity and human institutions, and how people and cultures change over time. Study of culture. Anthropology explores the learned and shared bodies of knowledge that humans have developed to adapt to their environments. Biocultural. Anthropologists study biological as well as cultural factors, seeking to discover relationships between nature” and nurture.” Fieldwork. Anthropology relies on gathering information through extended periods of intense empirical investigation, which include observation of behaviors, excavation of artifacts and interaction with the peoples of the world. A natural science, a social science and one of the humanities. As the anthropologist Eric Wolf said, it is the most scientific of the humanities and the most humanistic of the sciences.” Respect for human diversity. Ruth Benedict, one of the founders of American anthropology, said the mission of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences.” Anthropology’s Major Fields of Study Archaeologists seek to understand the lives of people in the past by studying the things they left behind. Biological anthropologists study the origin and evolution of the human species and how human populations adapt biologically to different environments. Cultural anthropologists explore the lifeways of communities around the world today. Linguistic anthropologists focus on the nature, structure and evolution of language, and the critical role it plays in the human experience. Program Requirements Anthropology (Non-Comprehensive) (BA) Bachelor of Arts Major requirements (30 hours): Required core: ANT 303 (3), 304 (3), 305 (3), 306 (3), 395 (3). Three hours in anthropological methods from: ANT 313 (3), 321 (3), ANT 345 (3), 351 (3), 361 (3), 363 (3), 397 (3)*, 400 (3), 490 (3), 499 (3)*, 500 (3), 505 (3), 511 (3), 545 (3), 550 (3), 598 (3)*, 599 (3)*. *when applicable 12 additional hours in Anthropology. Up to six hours of Sociology (SOC) courses may be substituted for Anthropology electives here. No more than six hours at the 100 level can be counted towards completing the major. Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of ANT 395 (3). Minor required (or second major). Specific Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements University level requirements: General Education Program and Requirements General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements Anthropology (Non-Comprehensive) (BS) Bachelor of Science Major requirements (39 hours): Required core: ANT 303 (3), 304 (3), 305 (3), 306 (3), 395 (3); SOC 220 or equivalent (3). Three hours in anthropological methods from: ANT 313 (3), 321 (3), 345 (3), 351 (3), 361 (3), 363 (3), 397 (3)*, 400 (3), 490 (3), 499 (3)*, 500 (3), 505 (3), 511 (3), 545 (3), 550 (3), 598 (3)*, 599 (3)*. 18 additional hours in Anthropology. Up to three hours of Sociology (SOC) courses may be substituted for Anthropology electives here. No more than six hours at the 100 level can be counted towards completing the major. Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of ANT 395 (3). Minor required (or second major). *when applicable University level requirements: General Education Program and Requirements General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements Contact for more information Person item component: fscottworman@missouristate.edu Loading Profile. . . Profiles require JavaScript to display. Missouri State University Missouri State University 901 S. 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