The BA/BS/Minor will give students the opportunity to earn a full major/minor in the field of anthropology. Students who obtain this degree will a) develop anthropological knowledge, enabling them to analyze trends in culture and society, b) methodological competence, learning to apply anthropological methods for learning about cultural/ideological differences and navigating them in daily life, and c) essential skills, written and spoken communication, analytic reading and writing, building rapport with people from different backgrounds. The Minor in Anthropology will allow students pursuing other majors to earn a credential that suggests critical thinking skills, writing ability, and cultural sensitivity.
Total Program Credits: 18
Discipline Core Requirements: | 6 Credits | ||
ANTH 101G | Social Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
ANTH 2880 | Introduction to Theory and Ethnography WE | 3 | |
Elective Requirements: | 12 Credits | ||
Any anthropology course numbered 3000 or higher | 12 |
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ANTH 101G | Introduction to Social Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ANTH 2880 | Introduction to Theory and Ethnography | 3 |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ANTH Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ANTH Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ANTH Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ANTH Elective | 3 | |
Semester total: | 3 | |
Degree total: | 18 |
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Mission Statement
The Behavioral Science department is a rigorous interdisciplinary program (Anthropology, Family Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Substance Use Disorder Counseling) that prepares students to make positive contributions in their academic, work, and community settings by developing their understanding of human functioning in various contexts. We promote and mentor student engagement with each other and with their academic, professional, or geographic communities in order to achieve essential learning outcomes.
Behavioral Science
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Advisors: Classroom Building, 5th floor, Suite 506
To schedule an appointment please visit: https://www.uvu.edu/chss/advising.html or call 801-863-5717
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Associate in Art or Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Anthropology
Bachelor of Family Science
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Sociology
Master of Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Social Work
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate of Proficiency
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Courses in these areas of study lead to possible careers in mental health, counseling, family services, education, law enforcement, research, marketing, human resources, management, rehabilitation, anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, and other human services. |
Follow the links below to view current, detailed Utah Department of Workforce Services occupational information for that career.