Anthropology — Biocultural Concentration, BA

Department of Anthropology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

95-98 Credits

Introduction/What is the Study of Anthropology?

Anthropology explores what it means to be human. Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind in all the cultures of the world, past and present. This study includes humankind’s physical development and creation of diverse lifestyles. The cross-cultural approach of Anthropology provides a framework for understanding all the diverse facets of what it means to be human.

Why Consider a Biocultural Concentration in the Anthropology Major? 

The Biocultural Anthropology Concentration is the most flexible of the biology anthropology combined majors and allows for students to gain a broad interdisciplinary training relevant for many of the professions confronting the challenges of modern society. Students can supplement their studies with related coursework from other departments given the requirements of specific training or post-baccalaureate programs.

Contact Information

Anthropology Department Chair Daniel Boxberger Arntzen Hall 320 360-650-4798 Daniel.Boxberger@wwu.edu	Anthropology Office Arntzen Hall 315 360-650-3620
Anthropology Undergraduate Advisor Joan Stevenson Arntzen Hall 316 360-650-4787 Joan.Stevenson@wwu.edu	Anthropology Undergraduate Advisor MJ Mosher Arntzen Hall 324 360-650-3614 M.J.Mosher@wwu.edu	Anthropology Undergraduate Advisor Robert Marshall Arntzen Hall 344 360-650-4785 Robert.Marshall@wwu.edu

Sample Careers

Physical Anthropologist | Archaeologist | Cultural Anthropologist | Anthropological Linguist | Forensic Anthropologist | Applied Health | Medical fields

Major/Career Resources

http://www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

To declare, a student must have completed any one of the following core courses:

• ANTH 301 or ANTH 303 or ANTH 335

Contact the Department of Anthropology at (360) 650-3620 or visit their office in Arntzen Hall 315 to declare the major and connect with a departmental advisor.

Advising Tips: Students are advised to declare their major early in their academic career. Anthropology advisors will provide information about the program, help develop a plan of study and answer any questions.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.