Anthropology, Minor
Adding value to your major by broadening your understanding of the human experience and how your skills and abilities can impact our larger society.
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The Anthropology minor will enhance your major by equipping you with a deeper understanding of the human experience, as well as a broadened perspective on how professions like business, education, medicine, law, communication and many others impact our larger society and our abilities to interact in inclusive, equitable ways.
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Anthropology, Minor
The Anthropology minor will prepare you with an understanding of classic and contemporary anthropological theories, the ability to identify and understand quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, and the ability to demonstrate your knowledge of historical and contemporary cultures.
Educational Objectives
Our strong archaeology component includes a course in forensic anthropology and will equip you with the skills and abilities to connect theoretical concepts with real world applications.
Our opportunities to connect with local fieldwork will take you out into archaeological sites throughout our region, gaining valuable hands-on skills in data collection and analysis.
Our comprehensive approach to the field of study will provide you with a well-rounded skill set, including the ability to effectively communicate and articulate your findings, which is valuable in any number of professions.
Complete all of the following courses:
- SBS 101 - Introduction to Anthropology Units: 3
- SBS 335 - Digital Ethnographies Units: 3
Complete two of the following courses:
- SBS 325 - Art of the Aztec Empire Units: 4
- SBS 326S - Museums in the Public Sphere Units: 4
- SBS 332 - The Rise & Fall of Civilizations Units: 4
- SBS 333 - Forensic Anthropology Units: 3
- SBS 345 - Cultural Anthropology Units: 3
- SBS 348 - Maya Civilization Units: 4
- SBS 355 - Archaeological Thought and Practice Units: 3
- SBS 360S - Mission Archaeology Units: 4
- SBS 379 - Tattoos, Makeup and Burkas Units: 3
- SBS 383 - African Civilizations Units: 3-4
- SBS 388 - Crisis and Development in Mexican Society Units: 3
- SBS 484S - Anthropology of Space. Landscapes and Regions Units: 4
As an Anthropology minor you’ll have opportunities to take advantage of our distinctive location by conducting research on the societies that currently and/or previously lived here. For example, a recent senior capstone student project examined the history of seafood consumption by local indigenous populations, and conducted interviews with modern tribe members about the role of traditional foods and food practices.
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty are accomplished scholars and experts in the field who will individually support you throughout your experience in the program.
Amanda Pullum
Department Chair AY
Amanda Pullum
Special Consultant
Wendy Rutledge
Administrative Support Coordinator
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CSUMB is meeting or exceeding all six goals, including increasing graduation rates, decreasing time to graduation, and closing equity gaps.
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Topics included the university’s continuing rise in national college rankings, student graduation and success, and new Otter traditions like The Plunge.
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Our experienced and supportive admissions staff is here to provide all the individualized guidance you need.