Units required for Major: 43-44, includes units of study in chosen concentration
Total units required for BA: 120
Program Description
The Archaeological and Biological Anthropology concentration equips students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives of scientific anthropology. It is grounded in creative, critical, and analytical thinking, and an evolutionary perspective to biological and societal change. This concentration prepares students for a wide range of career paths related to human and non-human primate biology, human health, cultural resource management, mortuary work, data analytics, laboratory and collections management, and more. It also prepares students for postgraduate education.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Except for General Electives, all requirements must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Core Courses (13 Units) | ||
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| ANTH 1A | Biological Anthropology Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Archaeology 1 | 3 |
| ANTH 4 | Language, Culture, and Critical Thinking 1 | 3 |
| Upper Division Core Requirements (12 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following Sociocultural Anthropology core courses: | 3 | |
| Thinking About Culture | ||
| Ethnographic Analysis | ||
| Select one of the following Linguistic Anthropology core courses: | 3 | |
| Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Select one of the following Archaeology core courses: | 3 | |
| California Archaeology | ||
| Great Basin Archaeology | ||
| Prehistory of the Southwest | ||
| North American Prehistory | ||
| The Evolution of Early Mesoamerican States | ||
| Peopling of North America | ||
| Select one of the following Biological Anthropology core courses: | 3 | |
| Human Paleontology | ||
| Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology | ||
| Evolution of Human Behavior | ||
| Human Variation | ||
| Additional Requirements for the Concentrations (18-19 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 18 - 19 | |
Archaeology & Biological Anthropology Concentrations | ||
Culture, Language & Society Concentration | ||
Integrative Anthropology Concentration | ||
| Total Units | 43-44 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
Concentration in Archaeology & Biological Anthropology (18-19 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Upper Division Courses (15-16 Units) | ||
| Exploring Archaeology | ||
| Select two of the following (Each course can only satisfy one major requirement): | 6 | |
| Anthropology of Hunters and Gatherers | ||
| Ecological and Evolutionary Approaches to Anthropology | ||
| Archaeological Method and Theory | ||
| California Archaeology (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Great Basin Archaeology (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Prehistory of the Southwest (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| North American Prehistory (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Origins of Agriculture | ||
| The Evolution of Early Mesoamerican States (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Peopling of North America (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Exploring Biological Anthropology | ||
| Select two of the following (Each course can only satisfy one major requirement): | 6 | |
| Human Paleontology (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Comparative Primate Morphology | ||
| Evolutionary Medicine | ||
| Primate Behavior | ||
| Evolution of Human Behavior (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Human Variation (If not taken as a core course) | ||
| Human Skeletal Analysis | ||
| Bioarchaeology: Analyzing Human Remains from Archaeology Sites | ||
| Laboratory Methods | ||
| Select one of the following (Each course can only satisfy one major requirement): | 3 - 4 | |
| Analysis of Faunal Remains | ||
| Introductory Statistics for Anthropologists | ||
| Techniques of Archaeological Analysis | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Museum Methods | ||
| Observing Primate Behavior | ||
| Health Research in Biological Anthropology (Health Research in Biological Anthropology.) | ||
| Laboratory Work in Archaeology | ||
| Fieldwork in Archaeology | ||
| ABA Major Electives (3 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following (Each course can only satisfy one major requirement): | 3 | |
| Anthropology of Hunters and Gatherers | ||
| Ecological and Evolutionary Approaches to Anthropology | ||
| Archaeological Method and Theory | ||
| California Archaeology | ||
| Great Basin Archaeology | ||
| Prehistory of the Southwest | ||
| North American Prehistory | ||
| Origins of Agriculture | ||
| World Prehistory and the Evolution of Modern Humanity | ||
| The Anthropocene: Human Impacts on Ancient Environments | ||
| Analysis of Faunal Remains | ||
| Introductory Statistics for Anthropologists | ||
| Archaeology of Mexico | ||
| The Evolution of Early Mesoamerican States | ||
| Ancient Technology | ||
| Techniques of Archaeological Analysis | ||
| Life of Primates | ||
| Peopling of North America | ||
| Human Osteology | ||
| Human Paleontology | ||
| Comparative Primate Morphology | ||
| Evolutionary Medicine | ||
| Primate Behavior | ||
| Evolution of Human Behavior | ||
| Human Variation | ||
| Human Skeletal Analysis | ||
| Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Bioarchaeology: Analyzing Human Remains from Archaeology Sites | ||
| Museum Methods | ||
| Observing Primate Behavior | ||
| Health Research in Biological Anthropology | ||
| Laboratory Work in Archaeology | ||
| Fieldwork in Archaeology | ||
| Science and Feminism: A Co-Evolution | ||
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (6 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking 2 | 0 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (4 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science | 3 | |
| B2 - Life Forms 2 | 0 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5) | 1 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 2 | 0 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 0 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (3 Units) | ||
| Area D Course 2 | 0 | |
| Area D Course 2 | 0 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies | ||
| Area F Course | ||
| Total Units | 28 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (12 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.
Anthropology (Archaeology and Biological Anthropology), BA: 4-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GE Area 3A - Arts 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5A - Physical Science 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| GE Area 1A - English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE area 1C - Oral Communication 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning (STAT 1 recommended) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 1A | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH 4 | Language, Culture, and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENGL 20 | College Composition II | 3 |
| GE Area 3B - Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ANTH 111 |
California Archaeology 3 or Great Basin Archaeology or Prehistory of the Southwest or North American Prehistory or The Evolution of Early Mesoamerican States or Peopling of North America |
3 |
| ANTH 146 or ANTH 141 |
Ethnographic Analysis 3 or Thinking About Culture |
3 |
| ANTH 151 |
Human Paleontology 3 or Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology or Evolution of Human Behavior or Human Variation |
3 |
| GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Exploring Archaeology 3 | 3 | |
| Exploring Biological Anthropology 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ANTH 162 or ANTH 160 |
Language and Culture 3 or Linguistic Anthropology |
3 |
| Anthropology Laboratory Methods 3 | 3 | |
| Exploring Archaeology 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 5 or 2 - Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Exploring Biological Anthropology 3 | 3 | |
| Anthropology Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Anthropology Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Anthropology (Archaeology and Biological Anthropology), BA: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| ANTH 111 |
California Archaeology 3 or Great Basin Archaeology or Prehistory of the Southwest or North American Prehistory or The Evolution of Early Mesoamerican States or Peopling of North America |
3 |
| ANTH 146 or ANTH 141 |
Ethnographic Analysis 3 or Thinking About Culture |
3 |
| ANTH 151 |
Human Paleontology 3 or Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology or Evolution of Human Behavior or Human Variation |
3 |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ANTH 162 or ANTH 160 |
Language and Culture 3 or Linguistic Anthropology |
3 |
| Exploring Archaeology 3 | 3 | |
| Exploring Biological Anthropology 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 5 or 2 - Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Exploring Archaeology 3 | 3 | |
| Exploring Biological Anthropology 3 | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Anthropology Laboratory Methods 3 | 3 | |
| Anthropology Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.
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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.
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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.