Anthropological Sciences students are encouraged to take courses in allied disciplines depending upon their academic and career interests, such as Geospatial Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, History, Physics, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. We maintain a close relationship with the Radford University Forensic Science Institute and its affiliated programs.
A MAJOR is a dedicated area of study undertaken by students in a four-year institution. It is listed on the graduating diploma. As part of the Anthropology Major, we encourage students to experience courses and hands-on activities related to all four fields of anthropology. Students have courses in biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and anthropological linguistics. With these courses, our students are well-rounded scientists who can use anthropology to enlighten interactions in an intercultural world.
A CONCENTRATION is a specific area of study within the major. As our students grow and learn about the field, they may choose to declare a concentration and take courses geared toward biological anthropology, archaeology, bioarchaeology, or cultural anthropology. Concentrations are useful if a student wants to show mastery of a particular arm of anthropology.
A MINOR is an option for students who are studying other majors but want to demonstrate a commitment to a deeper understanding of a secondary program. In Anthropology, students with other majors may minor in Archaeology and Prehistory and, Anthropological Sciences, or Culture Studies by taking the required number of allowable courses.
With the REAL curriculum, students can meet all of their general education requirements while completing two minors. The letters needed for the minors will depend on the chosen major.
A minor is an excellent addition to a variety of majors. For example, Marketing and Business majors will find a Culture Studies Minor to be helpful in the marketplace. Chemistry and Biology majors may wish to add an Anthropological Sciences Minor, especially if they are interested in Pre-Med or Forensic Science. History and Geology majors have combined their studies with a minor in Archaeology and Prehistory to better understand artifacts and where to find them.