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Anthropology, Socio-Cultural (Minor)

Explore human societies, cultures and global connections with the Socio-Cultural Anthropology minor. Ideal for students interested in social research, policy or international work, this minor equips you to understand and influence communities worldwide.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 21
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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The 21–23 credit minor combines cultural, biological and archaeological anthropology with focused electives on global societies, identity and social issues. Students gain research, analytical and cross-cultural skills preparing them for careers in social research, public policy, community development, cultural resource management and international organizations.

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Anthropology/Socio-Cultural
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS) 
Department: Anthropology 
Academic Plan Code(s): ANTHMINSOC

Program Requirements

ANTH 201Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - P2, SB3
ANTH 202Biological Anthropology - S3-4
or ANTH 207 Principles of Biological Anthropology - B
ANTH 204Archaeology - P2, SB3-4
or ANTH 206 Principles of Archaeology - B
Select one of the following courses:3
ANTH 315
The Anthropology of Europe - SB
ANTH 317
Contemporary Chinese Society - P2, SB
ANTH 318
African-American Cultural Traditions
ANTH 319
Cultures of the Middle East
ANTH 320
Indigenous Peoples of North America - P1, SBH
ANTH 321
American Indian Women
ANTH 323
Cultures of Africa - P2, SB
ANTH 324
Iberian Anthropology
ANTH 325
The Anthropology of Latin America - P2, SB
Select three of the following Anthropology Electives:9
ANTH 309
Sex, Gender and Culture
ANTH 310
Race, Culture, Identity
ANTH 331
Anthropology of Religion
ANTH 333
Globalizing Inequalities - WR
ANTH 337
Nationalism, Violence, and the State
ANTH 338
Anthropology of Refugees
ANTH 339
The Anthropology of Space and Place
ANTH 342
Museums, Culture and Nationhood
ANTH 343
Language and Culture - AH, P1
ANTH 344
Anthropology of Clothing
ANTH 346
Sustainability: Anthropological Perspectives
ANTH 347
Global Capitalisms
ANTH 348
State & Empire
ANTH 349
Modes of Consciousness
ANTH 351
Medical Anthropology
ANTH 352
Food and Body Politic
ANTH 361
Special Topics in Anthropology
ANTH 362
Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 401
Cooperative Internship in Anthropology
ANTH 534
Food and Farm Movements in the Americas
ANTH 536
The American South: History, Culture, Political Economy
Minimum Total Hours21-23

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.