Value of a Minor
Are you interested in enhancing your studies with a minor? In addition to major areas of study, UTSA offers a variety of programs that provide valuable contributions to students' academic careers. While pursuing an undergraduate minor, students have the opportunity to explore personal interests and passions outside of their major program or complement their current major, helping them further stand out in the job market.
Why Pursue a Minor in Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of people, making it an excellent complement to any major focused on human behavior, society, or culture. Adding a minor in Anthropology gives you valuable experience that can enhance job prospects in various fields, such as international studies, public health, cultural resource management, historical preservation, museum administration, conservation management, and academia.
Some courses for this minor can also be applied towards your degree, especially programs within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts.
What You'll Study
Students pursuing the Minor in Anthropology will select 2 courses from the following:
- Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- Introduction to Archaeology
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Language, Thought, and Culture
Students will also complete 9 hours of upper-division courses from each sub-discipline of anthropology (Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology, and Physical Anthropology).
Adding a Minor
Though not required, declaring a minor is an excellent way to enhance your major area of study. A minor typically consists of 6 courses (18 semester credit hours), and may have additional requirements depending on the minor selected. After being admitted to UTSA and registered for classes, students can meet with their assigned academic advisor to discuss the addition of a minor to their degree plan.
Please note, students can add a minor as long as they have earned less than 75 credit hours. However, the addition of a minor may or may not delay graduation. All requirements for the minor must be met at graduation; a minor cannot be added to a student’s degree program once they graduate. Students should meet with their assigned academic advisor to understand the impacts of adding a minor to their degree plan.
Interested in Majoring in Anthropology?
UTSA offers a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology! Visit our major page to further explore this field and see if this program is the right fit for you.
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