Anthropological Science, B.S.

Program Code: ANTHS_BS

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropological Science provides the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in anthropological theory, research methods, quantification, and laboratory science. It prepares students with the skills and competencies needed to pursue graduate study or careers in professions associated with archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, ecological anthropology and related fields. Students contemplating futures in anthropological research, biomedical, forensic, or archaeological sciences should consider this degree.

Archaeological Science Option

The Archaeological Science option provides the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in the theory, methods and application of archaeological science. The focus is on advanced research methods, quantification, field methods, and laboratory science. It prepares students with the skills and competencies needed to pursue graduate study in archaeology as well as careers in cultural resource management. Supporting coursework in related disciplines is intended to provide depth and breadth of knowledge from the perspective of related fields.

Biological Anthropology Option

The Biological Anthropology option provides the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in the theory and methods of biological anthropology. The focus is on the theoretical underpinnings of biological anthropology together with advanced research methods, quantification, and laboratory methods current within the field. This option prepares students with the skills and competencies needed to pursue graduate study, training in the medical professions, as well as careers in professions associated with biological anthropology and related fields. Supporting coursework in related disciplines is intended to provide broader understanding of biological, ecological, and evolutionary theory.

Human Ecology Option

The Human Ecology option focuses on the theory and methods of human behavioral ecology and cultural anthropology. Students are introduced to the theories and methods current in the field of human ecology, focusing on understanding the human condition from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives. Students will gain competency in human cultural and behavioral variation. This option prepares students for graduate study or a diversity of careers in fields related to anthropology. Supporting coursework in related disciplines is intended to supplement and broaden perspectives on the study of the human condition.

Integrated Anthropological Science Option

The Integrated Anthropological Science option provides students with an opportunity to bridge the three main subdisciplinary areas within Anthropology. This option allows students to focus on the ways in which an integrated theoretical and methodological approach to anthropology can provide powerful insights into the human condition. Coursework cuts across all three areas and allows students to make links between the subdisciplines. This option prepares students for graduate study or careers in any field related to Anthropology.

Entrance to Major

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must:

  1. attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and
  2. have at least third-semester classification.

READ SENATE POLICY 37-30: ENTRANCE TO AND CHANGES IN MAJOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Degree Requirements

For the Bachelor of Science in Anthropological Science, a minimum of 120 credits are required:

Requirement Credits
General Education 45
Electives 18
Requirements for the Major 61

4 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 4 credits of GQ courses.

Requirements for the Major

A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major. To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn at least a C grade in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)

Prescribed Courses
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ANTH 2NWorld Archaeology Keystone/General Education Course3
ANTH 21Introductory Biological Anthropology Keystone/General Education Course3
ANTH 45NCultural Diversity: A Global Perspective Keystone/General Education Course3
STAT 200Elementary Statistics Keystone/General Education Course4
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Area/Survey courses:
Select 6 credits of ANTH courses at the 200 level or below (excluding ANTH 1, ANTH 83S, and courses in the following ranges: 190-199, 290-299, other than 297)6
Methods courses:
Select 9 credits from the following:9
ANTH 321W
Intellectual Background of Archaeology
ANTH 380
Anthropology Museum Studies
ANTH 410
Osteology
ANTH 411
Skeletal Forensic Anthropology
ANTH 425
Zooarchaeology
ANTH 426W
Archaeological Laboratory Analysis
ANTH 427W
Forensic Archaeology
ANTH 428
Archaeological Methods and Theory
ANTH 432
Environmental Archaeology
ANTH 458
Ethnographic Field Methods
ANTH 492
Intermediate Field Methods
ANTH 493
Field Techniques
Requirements for the Option
Requirements for the Option: Require a C or better
Select an option33

Requirements for the Option

Archaeological Science Option (33 credits)
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 archaeology credits from the range ANTH 420-439 12
Select 3 biological anthropology credits from ANTH 400-419, ANTH 460-4733
Select 3 human ecology/cultural anthropology credits from ANTH 440-459, ANTH 474-4793
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 15 credits of supporting courses from the list of approved courses in consultation with an adviser. See department for current list for the Archaeological Science Option.15
1

See the suggested academic plan for the department list.

Biological Anthropology Option (33 credits)
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 biological anthropology credits from ANTH 400-419, ANTH 460-47312
Select 3 archaeology credits from the range ANTH 420-4393
Select 3 human ecology/cultural anthropology credits from ANTH 440-459, ANTH 474-4793
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 15 credits of supporting courses from the list of approved courses in consultation with an adviser. See department for current list for the Biological Anthropology Option. 15
1

See the suggested academic plan for the department list.

Human Ecology Option (33 credits)
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 human ecology/cultural anthropology credits from ANTH 440-459, ANTH 474-47912
Select 3 archaeology credits from the range ANTH 420-4393
Select 3 biological anthropology credits from ANTH 400-419, ANTH 460-4733
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 15 credits of supporting courses from the list of approved courses in consultation with an adviser. See department for current list for the Human Ecology Option. 115
1

See the suggested academic plan for the department list.

Integrated Anthropological Science Option (33 credits)
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 6 archaeology credits from the range ANTH 420-4396
Select 6 biological anthropology credits from ANTH 400-419, ANTH 460-4736
Select 6 human ecology/cultural anthropology credits from ANTH 440-459, ANTH 474-4796
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 15 credits of supporting courses from the list of approved courses in consultation with an adviser. See department for current list of courses. Students in the Integrated Anthropological Science option must take at least 3 unique credits from each of the three subject area lists (Archaeological Science, Biological Anthropology, Human Ecology). 115
1

See the suggested academic plan for the department list.

General Education

Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.

The keystone symbol Keystone/General Education Course appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.

Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

  • Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
  • Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits

Breadth in the Knowledge Domains (Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

  • Arts (GA): 3 credits
  • Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
  • Humanities (GH): 3 credits
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
  • Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits

Integrative Studies

  • Inter-Domain Courses (Inter-Domain): 6 credits

Exploration

  • GN, may be completed with Inter-Domain courses: 3 credits
  • GA, GH, GN, GS, Inter-Domain courses. This may include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the 12th credit level or the requirements for the student’s degree program, whichever is higher: 6 credits

University Degree Requirements

First Year Engagement

All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.

Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.

First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.

Cultures Requirement

6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements

  • United States Cultures: 3 credits
  • International Cultures: 3 credits

Writing Across the Curriculum

3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.

Total Minimum Credits

A minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.

Quality of Work

Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.

Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition

The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.

Integrated B.S. degree in Anthropological Science and M.A. degree in Anthropology

Requirements for the Integrated B.S. degree in Anthropological Science and M.A. degree in Anthropology can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.

Integrated B.A. degree in Anthropology or B.S. degree in Anthropological Science, B.A. degree in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS), and M.A. degree in Anthropology

Requirements for the Integrated B.A. degree in Anthropology or B.S. degree in Anthropological Science, B.A. degree in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS), and M.A. degree in Anthropology can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.

Program Learning Objectives

  • Communication:
    • Demonstrate an ability to communicate core concepts of anthropological science effectively in both written and oral formats
  • Content:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts and theories of anthropology (archaeological, biological, cultural)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of human diversity, variation, and adaptation from cultural, biological, and historical perspectives
    • Demonstrate informed knowledge of other cultures and diverse ways of life, both past and present, and an understanding of how diverse lines of anthropological inquiry can be integrated to understand the human condition
  • Critical Thinking:
    • Demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking and the scientific approach to solve problems related to biological and cultural variation
    • Demonstrate critical thinking in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of information from the scientific literature
    • Demonstrate the ability to synthesize and integrate information and findings from diverse sources
  • Research:
    • Demonstrate an understanding of current anthropological field and laboratory research methods and how these methods can be used to test hypotheses related to past and present human variation and adaptation in both cultural and biological contexts
    • Demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret quantitative anthropological data based on statistics, graphs, and data tables

Academic Advising

The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.

Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.

READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY

University Park

Liberal Arts Academic Advising
814-865-2545
Use the Liberal Arts Meet the Academic Advisers web page to see the contact information for the specific adviser(s) of this program

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2024-25 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.

Archaeological Science Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at University Park Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13
Supporting Course (Archaeolgical)*13General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*23ANTH Methods Course*23
Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology or Human Ecology Course)*3
General Education Course 3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*23ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology or Human Ecology Course)*3
Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting Archaeological courses: ARTH 111, ARTH 120, ARTH 130, ARTH 140, ARTH 301, ARTH 311, ARTH 460, CAMS 5, CAMS 10, CAMS 15, CAMS 20, CAMS 109Y, CAMS 140, CAMS 150, CAMS 210, CAMS 400W, CAMS 405, CAMS 440W, GEOG 20, GEOSC 1, GEOSC 320, GEOSC 303, HIST 110, HIST 122, HIST 123, HIST 188, HIST 191, HIST 471Y, HIST 490, LARCH 65, LARCH 450, SOILS 101, SOILS 416

2

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 432, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

**Please note: to fulfill the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement, choose one of the listed W courses.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.

Advising Note:

All students must take an LA First Year Seminar that will also count as General Education.

Biological Anthropology Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at University Park Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course (Biological)*13
Supporting Course (Biological)*13General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*23ANTH Methods Course*23
Supporting Course (Biological)*13ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Human Ecology Course)*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*23ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Human Ecology Course)*3
Supporting Course (Biological)*13Supporting Course (Biological)*13
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting Biological courses: BIOL 110, BIOL 129, BIOL 141, BIOL 177, BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W, BIOL 411, BIOL 421, BIOL 433, BIOL 472, BMB 251, BMB 401, BMB 484, BMB 485, GEOSC 402Y, GEOSC 422, GEOSC 424, PSYCH 268, PSYCH 269, PSYCH 422

2

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 432, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

**Please note: to fulfill the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement, choose one of the listed W courses.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.

Advising Note:

All students must take an LA First Year Seminar that will also count as General Education.

Human Ecology/Cultural Anthropology Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at University Park Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13
Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*23ANTH Methods Course*23
Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Biological Anthropology Course)*3
General Education Course 3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*23ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Biological Anthropology Course)*3
Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting HE-Cultural courses: AGECO 134N, BIOL 120, BIOL 220W, BIOL 419, CED 200, CED 209, ENVSC 494, ERM 210, GEOG 1N, GEOG 6N, GEOG 30N, GEOG 220, GEOG 230, GEOG 260, GEOG 314, GEOG 330, GEOG 414, GEOG 421, GEOG 426, GEOG 430, GEOG 439, HIST 110, LARCH 65, LARCH 145, LARCH 450, RPTM 220, SOC 1, SOC 23, SOC 30, SOC 110, SOC 119N, SOC 408, SOC 422, SOC 423, SUST 200, SOILS 422

2

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 432, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

**Please note: to fulfill the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement, choose one of the listed W courses.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.

Advising Note:

All students must take an LA First Year Seminar that will also count as General Education.

Integrated Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at University Park Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33
Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*43ANTH Methods Course*43
Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*43ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course) *3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting Archaeological courses: ARTH 111, ARTH 120, ARTH 130, ARTH 140, ARTH 301, ARTH 311, ARTH 460, CAMS 5, CAMS 10, CAMS 15, CAMS 20, CAMS 109Y, CAMS 140, CAMS 150, CAMS 210, CAMS 400W, CAMS 405, CAMS 440W, GEOG 20, GEOSC 1, GEOSC 320, GEOSC 303, HIST 110, HIST 122, HIST 123, HIST 188, HIST 191, HIST 471Y, HIST 490, LARCH 65, LARCH 450, SOILS 101, SOILS 416

2

Choose from approved list of supporting Biological courses: BIOL 110, BIOL 129, BIOL 141, BIOL 177, BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W, BIOL 411, BIOL 421, BIOL 433, BIOL 472, BMB 251, BMB 401, BMB 484, BMB 485, GEOSC 402Y, GEOSC 422, GEOSC 424, PSYCH 268, PSYCH 269, PSYCH 422

3

Choose from approved list of supporting HE-Cultural courses: AGECO 134N, BIOL 120, BIOL 220W, BIOL 419, CED 200, CED 209, ENVSC 494, ERM 210, GEOG 1N, GEOG 6N, GEOG 30N, GEOG 220, GEOG 230, GEOG 260, GEOG 314, GEOG 330, GEOG 414, GEOG 421, GEOG 426, GEOG 430, GEOG 439, HIST 110, LARCH 65, LARCH 145, LARCH 450, RPTM 220, SOC 1, SOC 23, SOC 30, SOC 110, SOC 119N, SOC 408, SOC 422, SOC 423, SUST 200, SOILS 422

4

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.

Archaeological Science Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13
Supporting Course (Archaeolgical)*13General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*23ANTH Methods Course*23
Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology or Human Ecology Course)*3
General Education Course 3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*23ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology or Human Ecology Course)*3
Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13Supporting Course (Archaeological)*13
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting Archaeological courses: ARTH 111, ARTH 120, ARTH 130, ARTH 140, ARTH 301, ARTH 311, ARTH 460, CAMS 5, CAMS 10, CAMS 15, CAMS 20, CAMS 109Y, CAMS 140, CAMS 150, CAMS 210, CAMS 400W, CAMS 405, CAMS 440W, GEOG 20, GEOSC 1, GEOSC 320, GEOSC 303, HIST 110, HIST 122, HIST 123, HIST 188, HIST 191, HIST 471Y, HIST 490, LARCH 65, LARCH 450, SOILS 101, SOILS 416

2

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 432, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

**Please note: to fulfill the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement, choose one of the listed W courses.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Biological Anthropology Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course (Biological)*13
Supporting Course (Biological)*13General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*23ANTH Methods Course*23
Supporting Course (Biological)*13ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Human Ecology Course)*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*23ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Human Ecology Course)*3
Supporting Course (Biological)*13Supporting Course (Biological)*13
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting Biological courses: BIOL 110, BIOL 129, BIOL 141, BIOL 177, BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W, BIOL 411, BIOL 421, BIOL 433, BIOL 472, BMB 251, BMB 401, BMB 484, BMB 485, GEOSC 402Y, GEOSC 422, GEOSC 424, PSYCH 268, PSYCH 269, PSYCH 422

2

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 432, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

**Please note: to fulfill the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement, choose one of the listed W courses.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Human Ecology/Cultural Anthropology Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13
Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*23ANTH Methods Course*23
Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Biological Anthropology Course)*3
General Education Course 3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*23ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science or Biological Anthropology Course)*3
Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13Supporting Course (Human Ecology)*13
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting HE-Cultural courses: AGECO 134N, BIOL 120, BIOL 220W, BIOL 419, CED 200, CED 209, ENVSC 494, ERM 210, GEOG 1N, GEOG 6N, GEOG 30N, GEOG 220, GEOG 230, GEOG 260, GEOG 314, GEOG 330, GEOG 414, GEOG 421, GEOG 426, GEOG 430, GEOG 439, HIST 110, LARCH 65, LARCH 145, LARCH 450, RPTM 220, SOC 1, SOC 23, SOC 30, SOC 110, SOC 119N, SOC 408, SOC 422, SOC 423, SUST 200, SOILS 422

2

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 432, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

**Please note: to fulfill the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement, choose one of the listed W courses.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Integrated Option: Anthropological Science, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3
General Education Course (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GQ)‡3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH 2N, 45N, or 21*3ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3
ANTH Survey Course (200-Level and Below)*3Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33
Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33General Education Course (GWS)‡3
STAT 200 (GQ)*‡†4General Education Course3
General Education Course3Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course (ANTH 426W or ANTH 427W)*43ANTH Methods Course*43
Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course)*3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
General Education Course3General Education Course3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH Methods Course*43ANTH (400-Level Biological Anthropology Course) *3
ANTH (400-Level Archaeological Science Course)*3ANTH (400-Level Human Ecology Course)*3
Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33Supporting Course* 1, 2, or 33
General Education Course3General Education Course (GHW)1.5
General Education Course (GHW)1.5Elective3
Elective3 
 16.5 13.5
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

Choose from approved list of supporting Archaeological courses: ARTH 111, ARTH 120, ARTH 130, ARTH 140, ARTH 301, ARTH 311, ARTH 460, CAMS 5, CAMS 10, CAMS 15, CAMS 20, CAMS 109Y, CAMS 140, CAMS 150, CAMS 210, CAMS 400W, CAMS 405, CAMS 440W, GEOG 20, GEOSC 1, GEOSC 320, GEOSC 303, HIST 110, HIST 122, HIST 123, HIST 188, HIST 191, HIST 471Y, HIST 490, LARCH 65, LARCH 450, SOILS 101, SOILS 416

2

Choose from approved list of supporting Biological courses: BIOL 110, BIOL 129, BIOL 141, BIOL 177, BIOL 230W, BIOL 240W, BIOL 411, BIOL 421, BIOL 433, BIOL 472, BMB 251, BMB 401, BMB 484, BMB 485, GEOSC 402Y, GEOSC 422, GEOSC 424, PSYCH 268, PSYCH 269, PSYCH 422

3

Choose from approved list of supporting HE-Cultural courses: AGECO 134N, BIOL 120, BIOL 220W, BIOL 419, CED 200, CED 209, ENVSC 494, ERM 210, GEOG 1N, GEOG 6N, GEOG 30N, GEOG 220, GEOG 230, GEOG 260, GEOG 314, GEOG 330, GEOG 414, GEOG 421, GEOG 426, GEOG 430, GEOG 439, HIST 110, LARCH 65, LARCH 145, LARCH 450, RPTM 220, SOC 1, SOC 23, SOC 30, SOC 110, SOC 119N, SOC 408, SOC 422, SOC 423, SUST 200, SOILS 422

4

Methods Courses: ANTH 321W, ANTH 380, ANTH 410, ANTH 411, ANTH 425, ANTH 426W, ANTH 427W, ANTH 428, ANTH 432, ANTH 458, ANTH 492, ANTH 493

**Please note: to fulfill the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement, choose one of the listed W courses.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Contact

University Park

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
410 Carpenter Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-2509
anthropology@la.psu.edu

https://anth.la.psu.edu