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Degree Earned
Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in sociology/anthropology

The Sociology/Anthropology program at UMF provides students with a strong foundation in both Sociology and Anthropology, preparing them for a lifetime of learning about people, cultures and societies. We are dedicated to utilizing diverse, multicultural and global perspectives in our courses while also working for positive social change.

We provide opportunities to develop essential skills and tools that will prepare students for success in graduate school, employment in positions related to Sociology and Anthropology as well as the ability to translate these skills into successful employment in any field they choose. These skills include learning how to think critically, work well in groups, preparing and giving presentations, conducting research, enhancing writing skills, and honing problem solving abilities particularly related to real-life situations.

We seek to instill in students the importance of civic engagement, of being active members of their communities throughout their lives. This is encouraged through their participation in experiential learning opportunities in classes as well as through volunteer work, internships, service-learning opportunities and conducting research that can benefit a specific community.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

The standard credit requirements for a "major" in Sociology/Anthropology are 44. Students are required to take 24 credits worth of required courses and an additional 20 credits of Sociology/Anthropology electives. Each major is also required to take an introductory level statistics course from the Mathematics program, which counts toward their mathematics requirement. We highly recommend that students become proficient in another language, particularly if they are going to pursue advanced education in Anthropology.

ANT 101S Introduction to Cultural and

Linguistic Anthropology 4

ANT 103S Human Origins and Cultural Development 4

SOC 101S Introduction to Sociology or

SOC 104S Global Sociology 4

SOC 340 Theoretical Foundations in

Sociology/Anthropology 4

SOC 360 Social Science Research Methods 4

ANT 480 Senior Seminar/Capstone in Anthropology or

SOC 480 Senior Seminar/Capstone in Sociology 4

Subtotal: 24

Five elective courses chosen from Anthropology and Sociology

Subtotal: 20

Total credits for the Major: 44

Students must earn a "C" or higher in all courses to successfully complete the major. Students may take a maximum of eight credits in elective courses as pass/fail; all other courses must receive a letter grade.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Introductory level statistics course 4

(counts toward to mathematics General Education requirement)

Subtotal: 4

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
One year of one foreign language at the college level or two years of one foreign language at the high school level.

Total Credit 0-8

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
For specific information about general education requirements and expectations, see the General Education Requirements in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

MINIMUM TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE DEGREE 128

ANTHROPOLOGY MINOR

Students seeking to minor in Anthropology are required to take 20 credits; 12 of these must be ANT 101S, ANT 103S, as well as one of the People's and Cultures Courses. The remaining 8 credits must consist of courses that are at the 200 level or higher.

Students must earn a "C" or higher in all courses to successfully complete the minor. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Required Courses (12 credits)

ANT 101S - Introduction to Cultural and

Linguistic Anthropology 4

ANT 103S - Human Origins and Cultural Development 4

One People's and Cultures Course 4

Subtotal: 12

Elective Courses (8 credits) chosen from the

list below:

ANT 102S Prehistoric Archeology

ANT 104S Global Society

ANT 202S Civilizations of The Ancient World

ANT 203S Archeology of Maine

ANT 230S Linguistic Anthropology

ANT 233S Prehistory of North America

ANT 240S Cultural Ecology

ANT 245S Constructing Sexualities

ANT 250S Ethnography

ANT 260S Kinship and Family

ANT 266 The Celtic Fringe: Prehistory and Change*

ANT 277S Special Topics in Anthropology

ANT 300 Food and Culture

ANT 301 Culture and Personality

ANT 303 Fieldwork: Archeology

ANT 370 Qualitative Methods

ANT 377 Special Topics in Anthropology

ANT 380 Medieval Society, Structure and Institution

Subtotal: 8

Total credits for the Minor: 20

SOCIOLOGY MINOR

SOC 101S Introduction to Sociology 4

SOC 215S Social Problems and Social Change 4

SOC 360 Social Science Research Methods 4

Subtotal: 12

Two electives in advanced Sociology courses 8

Subtotal: 8

Total credits for the Minor: 20

Students must earn a "C" or higher in all courses to successfully complete the minor. Students may take a maximum of eight credits in elective courses as pass/fail; all other courses must receive a letter grade.

Statistics is not required, but recommended for minors.