{"id":1912,"date":"2016-02-12T15:28:23","date_gmt":"2016-02-12T20:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anthropology.cos.ucf.edu\/?page_id=1912"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T18:17:44","slug":"online-bachelor-arts-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/undergraduate\/online-bachelor-arts-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Bachelor of Arts Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">The anthropology major results in a broad understanding of humans and the human condition, both past and present.\u00a0 Students in the program study all subdisciplines of anthropology:\u00a0 archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology and public and applied anthropology. Students in the online program can earn the degree fully online.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">Since our program launched in 2017, it has been recognized by multiple media outlets as one of the best online Anthropology programs in the country. This includes a #1 ranking from Successful Student, and a #2 ranking from Best Colleges in 2019 for best online Anthropology program. Additionally, we have also been deemed the most affordable Anthropology online program by Affordablecolleges.com for two years and Best Online Anthropology Bachelor&#8217;s degree by Guide to Online Schools in 2020.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1484\" class=\"img-fluid wp-image-6691 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"Nine badges and awards recognizing top online bachelor's programs in anthropology and affordable online colleges from various organizations, displayed in two rows.\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-scaled.png 1920w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-2048x1583.png 2048w, https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/online-ba-badges-1-1-200x155.png 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1484;\" \/><\/p>\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/147616717?color=ffc904&#038;title=0&#038;byline=0&#038;portrait=0\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"allowfullscreen\" style=\"margin: 1.5em auto; display: inherit;\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2>Online Study<\/h2>\n<p>The availability of online courses offered each semester is dependent on the availability of faculty to teach the course.\u00a0 Required courses will be offered at least one time during the academic year, but possibly not in every semester.\u00a0 Anthropology offers many online electives but not all electives listed in the course catalog will be taught in an online format.\u00a0Questions regarding the online availability of a course should be directed to the main office at\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:anthro@ucf.edu\">anthro@ucf.edu<\/a><\/span>. Students should work with the undergraduate online coordinator to plan their schedules.<\/p>\n<p>Due to restrictive state regulations, UCF is not permitted to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states.\u00a0 More information regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.ucf.edu\/restrictions\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">State Authorization for Providing Online Courses<\/span><\/a> is available through the Registrar&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\" col-12 col-md-12 col-lg-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<h5><strong>Required Lower\/Upper Core Courses:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>9 lower level required credit hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ANT2140 Introduction to Archaeology<\/li>\n<li>ANT2410 Cultural Anthropology<\/li>\n<li>ANT2511 Biological Anthropology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>12 upper level required credit hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ANT 3145 Archaeology of Complex Societies \/<br \/>\nANT 4153 North American Archaeology \/<br \/>\nANT 4105 Saving the Plundered Past<\/li>\n<li>ANT 3610 Language and Culture<\/li>\n<li>ANT 4516 Human Biological Diversity \/<br \/>\nANT 4586C Human Origins<\/li>\n<li>ANT 4034 History of Anthropological Thought<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\" col-12 col-md-12 col-lg-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h5><strong>Area Study &amp; Restricted Elective Courses:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>3 credit hours of Area Study<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any 3000 or 4000 level area study course will fulfill this requirement. Area study courses are focused on a particular region or place. Visit the course offerings in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/catalog\/undergraduate\/#\/programs\/Hkgc4kWOj_?bc=true&amp;bcCurrent=Anthropology%20(B.A.)&amp;bcGroup=College%20of%20Sciences&amp;bcItemType=programs\">undergraduate catalog<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21 credit hours of Restricted Electives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students must take 21 credit hours (7 courses) of Anthropology (ANT) courses offered at the 3000 or 4000 level to meet this requirement. Visit the course offerings in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/catalog\/undergraduate\/#\/programs\/Hkgc4kWOj_?bc=true&amp;bcCurrent=Anthropology%20(B.A.)&amp;bcGroup=College%20of%20Sciences&amp;bcItemType=programs\">undergraduate catalog<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><em>***ANT 3163 Mesoamerican Archaeology will apply to the Gordon Rule Writing Requirement.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Other Program Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Foreign Language Requirement<\/li>\n<li>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)<\/li>\n<li>Anthropology Exit Exam<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.\u00a0 Individuals interested in pursuing an online degree in anthropology should consult the online UCF catalog for a complete list of the core requirements.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p>For additional information about the online anthropology major contact Dr. Brigitte Kovacevich, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator, at 407-823-2227 or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"mailto:Brigitte.Kovacevich@ucf.edu\">Brigitte.Kovacevich@ucf.edu<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>For admissions information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/online\/undergraduate-admissions\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Undergraduate Admissions<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding university requirements or tuition, please visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/online\/degree\/anthropology-b-a\/\">UCF Online<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The anthropology major results in a broad understanding of humans and the human condition, both past and present.\u00a0 Students in the program study all subdisciplines of anthropology:\u00a0 archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology and public and applied anthropology. 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