Anthropology, Minor
Saint Louis University’s minor in anthropology allows you to explore race and ethnicity, inequality, American Indian studies, environmental anthropology, contemporary urbanism, health, archeology, primate social behavior and forensic anthropology. It also provides a background in basic anthropological theory and social science methodology. The minor in anthropology complements a variety of other majors at SLU.
All ANTH designated courses will count as electives for the anthropology minor. Only SOC and FRSC courses designated below will be accepted.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Foundational Courses | ||
ANTH 1200 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
ANTH 2200 | Cultural Anthropology | |
ANTH 2210 | Biological Anthropology | |
ANTH 2215 | Biological Anthropology Lab | |
ANTH 2240 | Archaeology | |
ANTH 2400 | Linguistic Anthropology | |
Elective Courses | ||
Select a minimum of 9 credit hours from the following: | 9 | |
SOC 1180 | World Geography | |
ANTH 2080 | Urban Issues: Poverty and Unemployment | |
ANTH 2200 | Cultural Anthropology | |
ANTH 2210 | Biological Anthropology | |
ANTH 2215 | Biological Anthropology Lab | |
ANTH 2240 | Archaeology | |
ANTH 2400 | Linguistic Anthropology | |
ANTH 2460 | Global Mental Health | |
ANTH 2930 | Special Topics | |
or ANTH 3930 | Special Topics | |
or ANTH 4930 | Special Topics | |
ANTH 3240 | Anthropology of Sex & Gender | |
ANTH 3260 | Peace and Conflict | |
ANTH 3270 | Climate Change & Environmental Futures | |
ANTH 3280 | Forensic Anthropology | |
ANTH 3290 | Native Peoples of North America | |
ANTH 3340 | World Archaeology | |
SOC 4025 | Qualitative Research | |
ANTH 4080 | Urban Issues: Advanced Seminar | |
ANTH 4240 | Primate Social Behavior | |
ANTH 4530 | Urban Ethnography: Cities in a Global Perspective | |
ANTH 4540 | Environmental Impact | |
ANTH 4710 | Field Recovery Methods | |
ANTH 4720 | Archaeological Lab Method | |
ANTH 4800 | Research Activity: Supervised | |
ANTH 4980 | Advanced Independent Study | |
Total Credits | 18 |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in anthropology must maintain a 2.00 GPA in courses for the anthropology minor.