The Anthropology Program at Western Kentucky University provides opportunities for students to major or minor in anthropology. The major and minor in anthropology stress the study of human culture in modern contemporary societies, both western and non-western, as well as in the archaeological and evolutionary past. The major and minor in anthropology complement nicely studies in other disciplines, including history, sociology, criminology, psychology, geology, geography, biology, chemistry, folk studies, languages, music, art, English, religion, and philosophy. We've even had students combine degrees in anthropology and physics or anthropology and agriculture.
 

Anthropology at WKU allows students to learn about the many cultures of the world and their particular ecological, economic, political, and religious adaptations. Students have the opportunity to study in detail a number of areas of faculty expertise:  Latin American cultures, African cultures, women's studies, ethnography, belief systems, Kentucky archaeology, lithic (stone artifact) analysis, and physical anthropology. Many courses include hands-on experiences digging in the field, analyzing artifacts in the lab, and documenting cultural lifeways. Studies overseas is possible through WKU's International Programs.
 

A major in anthropology (reference number 608) requires a minimum of 30 semester hours and leads to a bachelor of arts degree. At least half of the total semester hours earned must be in upper-division courses. Requirements for the major include Anthropology 120 and 121, 3 hours of archaeology (230, 330, 335, 430, 432, 432, 436), 6 hours of ethnology (340, 345, 399), and electives to total 30 hours. Up to 6 hours of non-anthropology courses may be taken if approved in advance by one's academic advisor. Students pursuing an anthropology major must complete a major or minor in another discipline.
 

A minor in anthropology (reference number 311) requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. Requirements for the major include Anthropology 120 and 121, 3 hours of archaeology (230, 330, 335, 430, 432, 432, 436), 3 hours of ethnology (340, 345, 399), and electives to total 21 hours. Up to 6 hours of non-anthropology courses may be taken if approved in advance by one's academic advisor. Students pursuing an anthropology minor must complete a major in another discipline.