Anthropology and Sociology - Ursinus College

anthropology and sociology
sociology, social work, law, public administration, criminology, regional planning, and a variety
of other professional degrees in related applied disciplines. Another option is secondary education
certification in social studies.
Requirements for Majors
All students majoring in anthropology and sociology must take ANTH-100 or SOC-100 or
SOC-110; ANSO-150W (Writing in Anthropology and Sociology); ANSO-200 (Methods);
ANSO-400 (History and Theories); ANSO-460W (Seminar); four additional courses at the 200
level or above; and choose an emphasis in either anthropology or sociology. In addition, all majors
are required to take MATH-241Q (Statistics I). Those interested in teaching certification in Social
Studies should consult with the Education Department.
Anthropology and Sociology majors can fulfill the college writing requirement by taking
ANSO-150W, and the capstone and oral presentation requirements by taking ANSO-460W.
I. Anthropology Emphasis
Students choosing the anthropology emphasis must take a minimum of 36 semester hours
in anthropology and sociology, including either eight credits of ethnography (chosen from
ANTH-222, 232, 242 and SOC-255), or four credits of ethnography and ANTH-205,
Introduction to Archeology, or ANTH-390, research, with a focus on physical anthropology and
prehistoric archaeology. ENGL-214, linguistics and modern grammar, may be taken by students
with an anthropology emphasis as credit toward the major. In addition, it is recommended that
anthropology majors fulfill their science requirement in biology, and choose one of the Area
Studies minors offered at Ursinus (East Asian Studies or Latin American Studies).
II. Sociology Emphasis
Students choosing the sociology emphasis must take a minimum of 36 semester hours
in anthropology and sociology. PSYC-440, Social Psychology, may be taken by students with
a sociology emphasis as credit towards the major. In addition, four credit hours in psychology are
encouraged. It is highly recommended that students choosing the sociology emphasis should take
courses in other disciplines which will provide a broad insight into the human condition, whether
these courses are in the humanities, sciences, or other social sciences. Students are encouraged
to use this knowledge in their departmental courses.
Requirements for Minors
The Department of Anthropology and Sociology offers minors in both anthropology and
sociology. All students minoring in the Department must choose to complete the minor either
in anthropology or in sociology.
I. Anthropology Minor
A minor in anthropology requires that students take a minimum of 20 semester hours in
anthropology. These courses must include ANTH-100 (SOC-100 or SOC-110 may be
substituted) and at least four credits of ethnography (ANTH-222, 232, 242 or SOC-255).
Note: With the possible exception of SOC-100 or SOC-110, courses for the minor should be selected
either from the list of anthropology courses or the list of integrated anthropology/sociology courses.
Only with special permission may they include courses from the list of sociology courses.
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