To be admitted to the major, students must complete a Registration for Major Status form and submit it in person to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator. Upon admission to the department, students are assigned an adviser based upon their interests and
plans. They devise a plan of study in consultation with the adviser and continue to discuss the development of their major by meeting with their adviser at least once per semester. Students may choose to concentrate
in one of the sub disciplines or construct a major that reflects a unifying theme or perspective that crosses sub disciplinary boundaries.
It is the students' responsibility to plan their programs carefully with their advisers and to understand applicable expectations and deadlines, and to meet with their advisers at least once each semester to
be sure their programs are on track. Last-minute requests for variances, waivers, or extensions may not be granted. Depending on the student's plans for the future, advisers may also suggest additional coursework in
computer science, geology, geography, linguistics, or another department.
Transfer Policy
Students wishing to transfer into the University at Buffalo must be accepted by the university prior to acceptance by the Department of Anthropology. Criteria for acceptance into the department are the same for transfer students as for UB students.
Evaluation of courses taken at another school for departmental major credit is done by the department. Usually the Student Advising Services advisor, who sees transfer students initially, refers students to the
department. Students should bring course descriptions, syllabi, and any other available information that will help the department evaluate anthropology courses for which students are requesting major credit.
SUNY Seamless Transfer Path
SUNY Seamless Transfer is a SUNY-wide program intended to make transferring to UB and other SUNY Schools simple and efficient for SUNY students. SUNY has defined
courses that SUNY students can take before transferring which will apply to the major at UB and ensure timely graduation.
Information about the Transfer Path for this major can be found on the SUNY Website.
Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor or department to discuss how their coursework will apply to their degree.
Anthropology - B.A.
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. Minimum grade of C- in one of the following prerequisite courses: APY 106, APY 107, APY 108.
Advising Note
Minimum grade of C- must be earned in all courses taken for major credit.
Prerequisite Courses for Admission to the Major
One of the following three courses:
APY 106 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology APY 107 Introduction to Physical Anthropology APY 108 Introduction to Archaeology
Required Courses
APY 106 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (if not taken as the prerequisite) APY 107 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (if not taken as the prerequisite) APY 108 Introduction to Archaeology (if not taken as the prerequisite) APY 401 Theory in Anthropology APY 494 Senior Seminar Practicum Statistics course from the following list: CEP 207, GEO 211,
PSC 200, PSC 408, PSY 207, SOC 294,
SSC 225, STA 119 Seven electives (choose from list below), including two area studies courses and two problem/theoretical
courses
Undergraduate Credit Requirements Chart
Credits Required for Major
43
Additional Credits Required for UB Curriculum
39
Additional Credits Required for Electives
38
Total Credits Required for Degree
120
Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.
*Repeatable course: Topics in Anthropology (variable topics).
Pre-medical or Pre-dental Concentration
May be used in preparation for application to those professional schools. Premedical/pre-dental students are encouraged to specialize in the field most interesting to them and in which they can achieve the best academic results. Anthropology majors in
the premedical/pre-dental emphasis area must satisfy all regular departmental requirements.
Courses recommended for Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Concentration APY 248 Human Genetics APY 275 Introduction to Medical Anthropology APY 276 Introduction to Ethnomedicine APY 312 Culture and Reproduction APY 345/APY 346 Comparative Primate Anatomy and Dissection Lab APY 348 Forensic Anthropology Osteology APY 394 Religion and Healing in Native South America APY 448 Human Genetics: Legal and Ethical Issues APY 476 Health Care in the United States APY 477 Topics in Medical Anthropology APY 545 Dental Anthropology (with permission of instructor)
Students devise plans of study in consultation with their advisers, with a focus in:
GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY Minimum of seven required courses, including: APY 106, APY 107, APY 108,
and four electives at the 200 level or above, including one area studies course at the 200 level or above
ARCHAEOLOGY Minimum of six required courses, including: APY 105, APY 108, and four electives* at the
200 level or above
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Minimum of six required courses, including: APY 105, APY 107, and four electives*
at the 200 level or above
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Minimum of six required courses, including: APY 105, APY 106, and four electives*
at the 200 level or above
MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Minimum of seven required courses, including: APY 106, APY 107, APY 275,
and four electives* at the 200 level or above and three chosen from the following list of recommended premedical/pre-dental concentration courses:
APY 248 Human Genetics APY 275 Introduction to Medical Anthropology APY 276 Introduction to Ethnomedicine APY 312 Culture and Reproduction APY 345/APY 346 Comparative Primate Anatomy and Dissection Lab APY 348 Forensic Anthropology Osteology APY 394 Religion and Healing in Native South America APY 448 Human Genetics: Legal and Ethical Issues APY 476 Health Care in the United States APY 477 Topics in Medical Anthropology APY 545 Dental Anthropology (with permission of instructor)
* All Minor APY electives must include at least one Area Studies Course
Minor Credit Requirements Chart
Total Credits Required for Minor/Certificate
21
Minors and certificates must be completed in conjunction with a major and all university degree requirements must be met.
Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or major requirements.