Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from this program will:

• Articulate the fundamentals in Anthropology, such as the foundations of human practice, belief, and organization.
• Examine issues of inequality, cultural difference, and social stratification from a comparative perspective, applying anthropological principles and concepts to their own lives.
• Critically evaluate and engage contemporary issues, trends in theory, and instruments of social analysis.

Anthropology is a holistic and cross-culturally comparative science that is uniquely qualified to prepare students for multicultural work and social environments in the U.S. and abroad. Careers for anthropologists, however, lie in all areas of human interaction. Anthropologists are especially attractive to companies and government agencies that work with and for national minorities and in foreign countries.

Students will be introduced to the subject and methods of cultural anthropology, examining its foundations and current trends in theory and applications. Students earning a minor in anthropology take 3 credit hours of required coursework (ANTHRO 103) and 15 credit hours of elective courses, which result in a total of 18 credit hours. At least 9 of the 18 credit hours must be in courses at the 300- or 400-level. Where courses are cross-listed in a major and a minor, only 6 credit hours can be applied to both. Only 3 credit hours can be shared between two minors. Students should consult with the program coordinator to select the appropriate courses. A minimum grade of C in ANTHRO 103 and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the minor must be attained. Twelve (12) credit hours must be taken at UMKC.