Anthropology, Minor
Saint Louis University’s minor in anthropology allows you to explore race and ethnicity, inequality, American Indian studies, environmental anthropology, contemporary urbanism, health, archeology, primate social behavior and forensic anthropology. It also provides a background in basic anthropological theory and social science methodology.
The minor in anthropology complements a variety of other majors at SLU and is available at our St. Louis, Missouri campus and our campus in Madrid, Spain.
All ANTH designated courses will count as electives for the anthropology minor. Only one SOC course will be accepted.
Students must complete a minimum total of 18 credits for the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Foundational Courses | ||
| ANTH 1200 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 1210 | Humans Past, Present, and Future: Introduction to Anthropology | |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Lab | ||
| Archaeology | ||
| Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| The remaining 9 credits can be selected from courses with the 'Anthropology Elective' attribute. | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in anthropology must maintain a 2.00 GPA in courses for the anthropology minor. Students who fall below a 2.00 average in minor-related courses will be placed on probation. If the student fails to obtain at least a 2.00 average GPA in minor-related courses after two consecutive semesters on probation the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Students can take all or some of the courses for the anthropology minor at SLU's campus in Madrid, Spain. For more information about this minor and other Madrid programs, please visit our SLU Madrid site.
For additional information about this program, please contact soc-anth@slu.edu or call 314-977-2900.