Curriculum « Anthropology « Undergraduate Degrees Online « Online Degrees « Home

Curriculum: B.A./B.S. Anthropology – Online

This is a 180-credit undergraduate (general option) program at the end of which you will earn either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Each admitted student works with an academic adviser to construct a detailed plan for the completion of his or her degree. The degree requirements consist of five main areas:

1. Baccalaureate core: 48 credits plus a Writing Intensive Course (WIC) of at least 3 credits
2. College of Liberal Arts core: 15 credits
3. B.A. or B.S. requirements: 15 – 24 credits
4. Anthropology major: 49 credits with a minimum of 40 credits must be upper-division
5. Electives: as needed to meet the 180 credit minimum to graduate

Total: 180 credits, including at least 60 upper-division credits

View the detailed curriculum guide for prospective students.

Sample course topics in this program include:

• Evolution of people
• Peoples of the world
• Cultures in conflict
• Wealth and poverty
• Forensic anthropology
• Biological and cultural constructions of race
• Natural resources and community values
• North America after the ice age

Add a minor

OSU Ecampus students have the ability to add a minor to their degree program. OSU offers a diverse selection of minors online. Combine anthropology and a business minor or anthropology plus an environmental sciences minor to create an even more powerful resume fit for today's job market. 

Transfer credits

Many of the requirements can be transferred from other colleges and universities. Additional information about transferring credits is available through the OSU Office of Admissions.