B.A., Cultural Anthropology requirements (36 credits)
The Cultural Anthropology major offers a holistic understanding of human diversity. By exploring, analyzing, and understanding patterns of beliefs, values, behaviors, shared histories, language, visual representations and material realities, Cultural Anthropology focuses on what it means to be human, recognizing culture as the primary means by which humans engage in social and environmental interactions to define meaningful and purposeful lives. Our courses address relevant concerns such as food and nutrition; local and global identities; inter-cultural competence; urban, rural, and global economic development; and environmental sustainability. Through opportunities for immersion, fieldwork, research, analysis, and application of learning in local, national, and international contexts, Cultural Anthropology students develop a unique skillset that is thoroughly adaptable to a complex and rapidly changing world.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following Introductory Courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Anthropology: Human and Cultural Diversity | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology: Culture, Ecology and Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology: Social and Cultural Determinants of Health | ||
| All of the following core courses: | 9 | |
| Social and Cultural Theory | ||
| Qualitative Methods, Ethnography, and Engagement | ||
| Senior Capstone: Applying the Social Sciences | ||
| Two of the following: | 6 | |
| Nutritional Anthropology: Introduction to Foodways and Food Studies | ||
| Global Citizenship | ||
| Encountering Africa: Experiencing our Shared Humanity | ||
| Applied Research: Assessment and Evaluation | ||
| An Introduction to Conflict Resolution | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of Latin America | ||
| What's for Dinner, Honey?: Food, Culture, Gender, and Health | ||
| Violent Environments and Sustainability | ||
| Food, Society, and Environment | ||
| Select eighteen elective credits from any Anthropology (ANT) courses numbered above 300. | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Note: Cultural Anthropology majors are encouraged to take any Creighton FLPA (Faculty-Led Program Away) course cross-listed with ANT or taught by one of our program faculty.
Anthropology majors who are planning to go to graduate school are encouraged to select elective courses that provide additional training in research methods, including ANT 314, ANT 318, and/or ANT 470.