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Degree Requirements

Anthropology is a major in the College of Liberal Arts and is part of the Bachelor of Arts degree plan (Plan I). The Undergraduate Catalog outlines the program of work.

In general, catalog eligibility is based on a student’s first semester enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. Some students may be eligible for a different catalog. The Undergraduate Advisor can help students understand their catalog options.

Major Requirements

The requirements for the Anthropology major vary across active catalogs.
Under the 2014-2016 and subsequent Catalogs, the Anthropology major consists of 33 hours (including 18 hours upper-division and 18 hours in residence) as follows:

  • ANT 301 Biological/Physical Anthropology
  • ANT 302 Cultural Anthropology
  • ANT 304 Introduction to Archaeological Studies I: Prehistoric Archaeology
  • ANT 307 Culture and Communication
  • 3 hours upper-division Anthropology coursework in each of the following areas*:
    • Theory
    • Methods
    • Culture/Geographic Area
  • 12 additional hours Anthropology, including 9 hours upper-division

*Courses that fulfill the Theory, Methods, and Culture/Geographic Area requirements are announced during each registration period.

Minor Requirements

For the 2016-2018 and subsequent catalogs, Anthropology requires a minor or certificate to graduate. Minors and certificates are 15-21 hours. Upper-division hours vary by minor and certificate. Some minors and certificates require an application. Anthropology students can discuss the process of declaring a minor with the Undergraduate Advisor. Completed 2016-2018 and subsequent minors and certificates will appear on transcripts. Typically, only one minor per major is allowed. Students can pursue multiple certificates, or a minor and a certificate. To learn more about your options, click here.

*Please note, if you are majoring in Anthropology, you cannot pursue any of the minors offered by the Anthropology Department.

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