Minoring in anthropology at USI will offer you the opportunity to gain insight into human diversity and variation from the perspectives of culture, biology, archaeology and language. The minor challenges you to think critically about how we as humans adapt to our environment and the ways in which questions about humanity are central to our understanding of the diverse world in which we live. You will take courses taught by highly qualified PhD faculty who are recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise. Anthropology complements other scientific and liberal arts courses by helping you understand how people and their cultures are interconnected. You will find an abundance of hands-on experience including internships, study abroad opportunities and field programs.
Additional credit hours could indicate a major, second minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a minor.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
Anthropology is uniquely suited to provide you with critical reading and writing skills as well as an appreciation and awareness of cultural diversity. These qualities are widely sought by a variety of employers in both the public and private sector. Courses provide global information and thinking skills critical to such fields as international business and law, public health, human resources, teaching, advocacy and public service. There is a growing need for analysts and researchers with sharp thinking skills who can manage, evaluate, and interpret the large volume of data on human behavior. The global job market of the 21st century is seeing an increasing demand for anthropological training and requires the type of global, holistic knowledge an anthropological perspective brings. A minor in anthropology provides a great complement to a variety of majors including history, global studies, political science, biology, Spanish, French, German, and a variety of other majors that emphasize language and culture.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
"This experience has amplified my desire to become an anthropologist. This might sound a bit biased; however, I believe anthropology is needed in the world today, with the constant growth of people and the changing of cultures. We only get one chance to make a difference, and with the state of the world, we need more anthropologists."
