Anthropology, Minor
Program Overview
As a student in the anthropology program at Case Western Reserve University, you will be challenged to form a unique perspective on human behavior, institutions, and biology. Skills of investigation, discovery, and critical thinking will prepare you for a wide range of careers, including health, international affairs, public service, education, law, management, and industry. An undergraduate degree in anthropology can lead to further study in medicine and law, or to advanced study in various academic programs. Just a few examples of the exciting opportunities open to anthropologists include working with local police forensic departments, studying health issues for hospitals or medical centers, and consulting for companies that develop software and electronics.
Students pursuing a minor in anthropology may choose one of three areas of concentration: general anthropology, archaeology, and medical anthropology. Each of these emphases enables you to develop the qualitative and quantitative analytic skills necessary for both a career and further academic study.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The department offers three emphases for the minor in anthropology: general anthropology, medical anthropology, and archaeology. All require a minimum of 15 credit hours in anthropology.
General Anthropology Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 9 | |
| Being Human: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Human Evolution | ||
| Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Methods | ||
| 100-, 200-, 300-level ANTH courses | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Medical Anthropology Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 9 | |
| Being Human: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Human Evolution | ||
| Health, Culture, and Disease: An Introduction to Medical Anthropology | ||
| Health and Illness related courses: | 6 | |
| Global Health Design in Uganda | ||
| Darwinian Medicine | ||
| Interdisciplinary Solutions to Global Health Issues | ||
| Current Global Health Events | ||
| Medical Anthropology and Public Health | ||
| Anthropological Perspectives of Migration and Health | ||
| Illegal Drugs and Society | ||
| Culture and Mental Health | ||
| Health and Healing in East Asia | ||
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Global Politics of Reproduction | ||
| The Anthropology of Nutrition | ||
| Culture, Behavior, and Person: Psychological Anthropology | ||
| Topics in the Anthropology of Health and Medicine | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Archaeology Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 9 | |
| Being Human: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Human Evolution | ||
| Archaeology: An Introduction | ||
| Archaeology Courses: | 6 | |
| The Most Ancient Near East | ||
| Roots of Ancient India: Archaeology of South Asia | ||
| Archaeology of the Ancient World | ||
| Independent Study | ||