Anthropology ,Minor
Anthropology, Archaeology, Behavior, Culture, Ethnography, Evolution, Health
Are you intrigued by human behavior, history and biology? Explore the lessons of human nature through a deep understanding of who we are and where we came from, preparing you for success in many different careers.
A minor program in anthropology completes the academic experience by focusing on the lessons and people that make human societies so interesting and challenging to understand, both in the past and in modern times.
A focus in evolutionary anthropology is perfect for a premedical track in which a broad evolutionary perspective is important for understanding disease processes. A focus in sociocultural anthropology provides understanding of human interaction and how social groups function.
Coursework in anthropology complements many majors, and anthropological training provides a competitive advantage in the workforce as students learn how to problem-solve creatively and better understand themselves and others.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor requires 18 credit hours, 12 of which must be upper division. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) is required for all coursework. At least six upper-division credit hours must be completed with courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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At least two of the three subfields must be represented.
Archaeology Subfield
Evolutionary Anthropology (aka Physical Anthropology) Subfield
Sociocultural Anthropology Subfield
Students choose 12 credit hours from the subfields of archaeology, evolutionary anthropology and sociocultural anthropology (including linguistics). The course completed to fulfill the Core requirement may limit the courses available to fulfill the Upper Division Subfield requirements due to necessary pre-requisites.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in anthropology; BS in anthropology
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
The critical thinking skills learned in this minor program are beneficial in any career field that requires understanding human behavior and its motivations, including medicine, marketing, business, consulting and human resources.
The demand in the job market for people with an anthropology background is stimulated by a growing need for researchers and analysts with keen thinking skills who can manage, evaluate and interpret large amounts of data. As the many spheres of human interaction expand globally, people trained in anthropology are increasingly sought for their broad, holistic knowledge and perspectives, which are the hallmarks of anthropology.
Career opportunities include:
- acting as legal advocates in international cases
- analyzing and proposing policies
- conducting postgraduate academic research
- consulting for private and public organizations
- curating cultural resources
- directing nonprofit organizations
- directing programs in the private or public sector
- managing culture or heritage resources in private or public sectors
- modeling infectious diseases
- planning communities
- teaching
Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
School of Human Evolution & Social Change
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SHESC 233
shesc.undergrad@asu.edu
480-965-6215
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
