Anthropology Research Certificate

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Program: Research Certificate
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
College of Arts and Sciences

Kettler Hall G11A ~ 260-481-6272

Pursuing a research certificate provides opportunities to engage in active learning situations integrating original research and the undergraduate curricula. You will learn research methods and tools appropriate to your discipline, and research interests within the discipline; the foundations of research relating to the history, philosophy, and theory of the discipline; and advanced communications skills. You will apply knowledge learned by designing and executing a research study or project and communicating the results to others. The certificate can be earned and awarded independent of other degree(s).

Courses in anthropology provide an understanding of the nature of cultures and help you assess various explanations of human behavior; they also assist in the development of analytical and critical abilities. The curriculum is structured to include studies in the history and theory of anthropology, in four anthropological fields (ethnology, archeology, bioanthropology, and linguistics), in at least two different world ethnographic areas, and in topical specializations. The program helps you prepare for graduate study, for teaching, and for careers in which the understanding of various cultures is an asset.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this certificate, students will:

achieve familiarity with different cultures in at least two regions of the world
know the major anthropological approaches to understanding the human condition
be able to explain societies in a holistic manner
achieve competency in writing
demonstrate critical thinking
acquire quantitative skills for analysis
demonstrate a willingness to engage learning and scholarship as a life-long endeavor

Declaring this Certificate:

Declare this certificate within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology or through your major department if you are pursuing another degree

Program Requirements:

A minimum GPA of 2.00 or higher is required for graduation
At least 8 credits must be earned as resident credit

To earn the Anthropology Research Certificate, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to those noted above:

Research Writing: Credits 3

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.

History, Philosophy, or Theory of the Discipline: Credits 3

ANTH 44501 - History and Theory of Anthropology Cr. 3.

Cognate Research Tools: Credits 3

Any STAT course or one of the following:

POL 39500 - Quantitative Political Analysis Cr. 3.
PSY 20100 - Introduction to Statistics in Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC 35100 - Social Statistics Cr. 3.

Research Methods and Supervised Individual Research: Credits 6

Each student must present their research in a professional forum approved by the Anthropology faculty.

ANTH 49500 - Individual Readings in Anthropology Cr. 1-4.
and/or
ANTH 40002 - Archaeological Methods and Techniques Cr. 2-4.

Total Credits: 15

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.