ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Anthropology is the study of humankind across time and geography. Our major provides a broad, holistic understanding of what it means to be human both in the past and present, while equipping students with methodological and marketable skills for future career opportunities.
Students gain relevant knowledge and vital hands-on experience through coursework, research, internships, and fieldwork opportunities. Departmental advisors are available throughout students’ academic careers to provide guidance and support. Graduates of the Anthropology B.A. program are well prepared for graduate study or careers in a variety of industries.
Students in the traditional campus degree program choose between the General track and the Anthropological Methods & Practice track.
General track
In the General track students take:
- Five core courses encompassing linguistics, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology
- Two core upper-level courses
- One geographic area study
- Seven restricted electives
Methods & Practice track
In the Methods & Practice track students take:
- Five core courses encompassing linguistics, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology
- One anthropological method and theory course from the cultural, archaeological, or biological subfields
- One applied, field, or lab method course
- One high-impact learning experience course (e.g., internship, field school, study abroad, honors undergraduate thesis, or directed research)
- Seven restricted electives
Other Program Requirements
- Foreign Language Requirement
- Residency Requirement (A minimum of 30 credit hours must by ANT at the 3000-4000 level completed at UCF; transfer classes will NOT fulfill this requirement)
- Anthropology Exit Exam
- University requirements: completed a minimum of 120 semester hours and you have 42-48 hours of upper level courses (3000-4000 level), depending on your catalog year.
- Students must earn at least a grade of C (2.0) in each required course and should consult with a college advisor to ensure that adequate progress is being made toward program completion. Individuals interested in pursuing an online degree in anthropology should consult the online UCF catalog for a complete list of the core requirements.
Contact Information
For additional information about the online anthropology major contact the Anthropology Undergraduate Coordinator or email anthro@ucf.edu.
For admissions information, please visit Undergraduate Admissions.
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