Faculty:  J.A. Bense (Chairperson), A.M. Bates, E.D. Benchley, D.A. Blanchard (Emeritus), N.J. Harris, R.A. Oldenburg, T.J. Prewitt; Faculty Associates: R.W. Childers, J. Daniels, C. Rogers, R.C. Smith

The Bachelor of Arts program in Anthropology provides a broad base of information about human culture and what makes humans unique. Culture is the totality of what we learn, and it is the basis for how we define the world. Anthropologists study all kinds of individual cultures, both living and dead, simple and complex, to gain an understanding of culture as a human phenomenon. The very nature of Anthropology is multicultural and historical. Within Anthropology, there are specializations in Cultural Anthropology, General Anthropology, and Archaeology. This is a hands-on program and students regularly participate in faculty-directed research projects in the Pensacola area. Senior internships and cooperative programs with private firms and government agencies also provide on-the-job training and lead to employment. The Anthropology program is a springboard to a wide range of jobs in the private or government sectors as well as post-graduate academic programs.

The Archaeology Specialization in the Anthropology major prepares students for graduate study in Anthropology-Archaeology and employment in cultural resource management in both the private sector and government agencies. The program includes both terrestrial and shipwreck archaeology. There are several archaeologists in the department and Archaeology Institute who teach and do research with students. There are almost continuous faculty-directed archaeology research and contracts in which students get hands-on experiences in the Pensacola area and surrounding region. Senior internships with regional and national employers and research institutes provide valuable and practical on-the-job training.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general university requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Anthropology must meet the requirements listed below.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog. Students should take ANT 2000, BSC 1010/L, and BOT 2010/L.

Common Prerequisites (6 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.

Lower Division Electives (18-21 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Upper Division Electives (7-18 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Upper Division Electives (0-15 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Students with upper division flexibility are encouraged to pursue additional focus through advanced language study, acquisition of statistical tools, or directed individual field work. International study is strongly encouraged. Language courses taught outside the United States are also encouraged.

ARCHAEOLOGY SPECIALIZATION

Upper Division Electives (1-15 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

Focus through minors and advanced language work encouraged.

MINOR
A 19 sh Minor in Anthropology is available. Anthropology electives are chosen in consultation with one of the Anthropology faculty.