Major
The Evolutionary Anthropology major offers two degree options:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree
All students receive hands-on laboratory experiences and will investigate and critically review the techniques used in the study of evolutionary theory, paleontology, functional morphology and behavior. All students will also apply their knowledge in at least one advanced-level capstone courses.
Tracking Worksheets
Track your progress with your advisor using our evolutionary anthropology Major Worksheet (both B.S. and B.A.).
Course Requirements
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Core Requirements
Note: No more than two independent studies can be used towards requirements for the major. |
Core Requirements
Note: No more than two independent studies can be used towards requirements for the major. |
B.S. Co-Requisites
NOTE: Co-requisite courses can be replaced by equivalent courses/AP credit; contact our Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) for details. |
B.A. Co-Requisites
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Study Options – B.S. and B.A.
- Customize your B.S. or B.A. studies further by earning a formal concentration. Concentrations require 3 courses within a given area. These can overlap with other major requirements detailed above. Concentrations are declared with the registrar and will be listed on your transcript. Concentration options include:
- Anatomy and Paleoanthropology
- Behavior Ecology and Cognition
- Human Biology
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- Select courses from several informal subdisciplines based on your personal interests. Options include:
- Human Evolution and Adaptation
- Human and Comparative Anatomy
- Primate Evolution
- Primate Ecology
- Primate Social Behavior
Approved Electives
There may be other courses, especially “special topics” courses and/or study abroad courses, that would be appropriate as electives. To have a course considered as an elective that is not on this list, you will need to petition the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) in writing. Be sure to include a detailed explanation of how the course relates to Evolutionary Anthropology and your particular line of study in the department. Both your advisor and the DUS must approve the petition.
NOTE: Several courses listed are cross-listed with other departments.
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Chemistry |
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Cultural Anthropology |
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Earth Science |
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Economics |
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Psychology |
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Neuroscience |
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see cross-listings |
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Statistics |
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| B.S. students will use statistics as a co-requisite rather than an elective. | Any introductory level stats course (typically 101 or 102) can be used as an elective for the B.A. degree. |