Anthropology, the scientific study of humankind, allows students to build cross-cultural understandings through an intensive study of other cultures. Anthropology is traditionally divided into several subfields: cultural anthropology, archaeology, physical (or biological) anthropology, applied anthropology and linguistics. A major in anthropology provides students with an understanding of societies and cultures throughout the world. Students majoring...
The Discipline The International Cultural Studies major represents an authentically interdisciplinary
program that brings together the fields of cultural anthropology, communication
and culture, and world humanities and cultures. In addition to stressing a variety
of contemporary cultural systems, cultural theories, and effective cross cultural
communication, the major will also include a range of historical considerations
concerning cultural...
Program majors are taught the fundamentals of discipline-based art education and gain a broad perspective of the visual arts, with studies in art studio, art history, aesthetics, art criticism, and design. They participate in a series of courses that prepare them to teach art at the elementary and secondary levels in public or private schools. The undergraduate program in art education features a four-year BA degree with kindergarten–12th grade certification....
Program Purpose The Anthropology Department aims to produce in students a view of the world we call the anthropological perspective; seeing the varieties of humanity in holistic, worldwide terms, and an appreciation for the creativity and diversity of humankind. Toward that end the Anthropology curriculum offers a diversity of classes on peoples and cultures of the world, past and present. The socio-cultural emphasis in the Department instructs students...
The 33-hour sociocultural major is designed to accommodate the varying interests of students from a range of other disciplines, but it is only available to students completing an additional major in another field. Its purpose is to allow students with other majors to add the perspectives that anthropology is uniquely qualified to provide.
Major Requirements
1. Complete all requirements of a primary major. Double counting courses between primary...
Anthropology is a holistic study of the human condition in both the past and the present. The anthropological lens can bring into focus the social, cultural, biological, and linguistic diversity of humankind throughout time and space.
Anthropological fieldwork can encompass many directions: the search for early human fossils in Africa, the excavations of prehistoric societies and ancient civilizations, the analysis of language use and other expressive...
The Bryn Mawr/Haverford Education Program is accredited by the state of Pennsylvania to prepare undergraduates for secondary certification (grades 7-12) in the following areas: biology, chemistry, physics, English, mathematics, social studies (as well as citizenship education and social science), and world languages, including Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. Students becoming certified in a foreign language have K-12 certification....
Anthropology explores the diversity and integrity of other cultures, and shows the value of other ways of life. The discipline is, by nature, inclusive, importing ideas, methods, and subject matter from many sources to apply to its central focus: the study of human cultural behavior. The field also has significant applications to practical problems, both in this country and elsewhere. Theoretical, descriptive, and practical aspects of anthropology...
Butler's major in Anthropology introduces students to the traditional four fields of anthropology”Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, Linguistic Anthropology and Sociocultural Anthropology”but our focus is on the latter. Sociocultural Anthropology is concerned with cultural similarities and differences among contemporary societies. Here at Butler, we pursue these topics through classes on Peoples and Cultures of East Asia or of the Muslim World,...
A four year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with subplans in equine sciences. Animal health science is also offered by the department as a separate major. Courses offered by the department are designed to fulfill career needs for men and women in the science and business phases of the animal industry.
Specialized laboratories are provided for meat, wool, and animal production. The department maintains 330 acres...
This option prepares students to manage agricultural enterprises for the production of plant crops for human and animal consumption, for the protection of these crops and resources against pests (insects, diseases, weeds, vertebrates), and for the stewardship of their natural resources (soil, water, air, and biota). The option emphasizes sustainable land use and crop production practices. Career opportunities may be found in the agricultural production...
By majoring in Anthropology, a student gains a better understanding of people‘s behavior within cultural settings. Anthropology studies the varied nature of human experience in American society and in the cultures of the world. Through this study of people, their lifestyles and how they adapt to cultural change, both present and past, a student is better prepared to comprehend human behavior. What distinguishes anthropology from other disciplines...
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree and demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. Personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Use previous education or work experience to enhance your degree and customize it more...
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Keiser University eCampus is the online division of Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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