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    Jul 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Anthropology

Location(s): On Campus


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Program Overview

Anthropology studies all aspects of human culture, past and present, including human biological and cultural diversity, human origins, the origins and development of cultural complexity, analyzing material artifacts, preserving heritage, and understanding and solving problems related to globalization and the multicultural environments it creates in business, healthcare, education, government, NGOs, etc. that individuals and societies must negotiate in the modern world.

augusta.edu/pamplin/hist-anth-phil/anthropology

Program Contact

Ruth McClelland-Nugent
706-737-1709
hap@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

  • A grade of C or better is required in all Field of Study and Major Concentration courses.

Program Information

  • Program Length: 4 Years
  • Academic Focus Area: Social Sciences [SOSC]
  • CIP Code: 45.0201
  • Program Code: 1BA-ANTH
  • Major Code: ANTH

Degree Requirements


Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS .

Major Courses: 28 Hours


Minor or Certificate Courses: 15-18 Hours


Select and fulfill the requirements of a minor  or certificate  in a different discipline than the major.

Free Electives: 14-17 Hours


As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.  Select from any non-WELL courses.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who begin at or transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Degree Total: 124 Hours


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