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Anthropology, Minor

The Anthropology minor, which provides insights into human conditions, cultures, and their histories, can be an essential companion to any degree, including politics and international affairs, comparative cultural studies, design, geography, women’s and gender studies, business, psychology, degrees in the humanities and the arts.

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  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

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In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Please note that students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than 50% of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion18
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Minor Requirements
  • Take the following 18 units with a Grade of "C" or better:

    • ANT 101, ANT 102 (6 units)
    • Anthropology courses at the 300-level or higher (6 units)
    • Additional Anthropology courses at any level, selected with your advisor’s guidance.  (6 units)

     At least 9 units must be completed through Northern Arizona University’s anthropology program.  

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
     

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Susan Gregg Smiley
Teaching Professor
Department of Anthropology
Susan.Smiley@nau.edu
+1 928 523-6496
Learn more about minors in the anthropology department here.
Department of Anthropology
Location
Room 228 Building 065
SBS - Raul H. Castro
5 E. McConnell Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5200
Mailing Address
PO Box: 15200
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5200
Email
anthropology@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-3180
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