Bachelor of Arts in Social & Behavioral Sciences (Concentration in Anthropology)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the AUK major in Social and Behavioral Sciences—Concentration in Anthropology, the student will be able to:

Goal 1. Knowledge Base

• Articulate broad knowledge of culture, society, environment, and behavior, and apply principles of the social and behavioral sciences to understand human experience.
• Evaluate and explain the important theoretical perspectives as well as classic and contemporary research in the social and behavioral sciences.

Goal 2. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking

• Demonstrate proficiency in designing and conducting research in social and behavioral sciences.

Goal 3. Ethical, Cultural, and Social Responsibility

• Identify, explain, and evaluate individual, socio-cultural, or ecological diversity at local, regional, and global scales.
• Evaluate research findings in the social and behavioral sciences using an ethical framework.

Goal 4. Communication

• Communicate research findings in written and verbal form.

Goal 5. Professional Development

• Apply theory and skills in the social and behavioral sciences for personal and professional development.

University Degree Requirements (124 Credit Hours)

To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences—Concentration in Anthropology, students must complete at least 120 credit hours. Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-level courses (300-level and above) as part of their 120 credit hour degree requirement at AUK, of which at least 18 credit hours need to be taken in the SBSA major. All core and concentration courses must be passed with a C- or better, and a cumulative major GPA of at least 2.00 in the major courses is required to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences —concentration in anthropology.

• General Education Requirements    (42-46)
• Major Requirements composed of:    (60)

• • Core Courses (9)
  • Concentration Courses (39)

• Social and Behavioral Science Electives    12
• Free Electives    18

The internship is a practicum course that explores the social and behavioral sciences through a variety of work experiences, both governmental and non-governmental. Students are expected to perform work for academic credit and submit as part of their course requirements written evaluative reports based on their experiences under the guidance of faculty of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students with junior or senior standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 may petition the department for internship approval.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences is to advance knowledge of humanity through critical inquiry. The Department strives to achieve this mission by employing multidisciplinary methods to examine the human mind, individual and group behavior, societies, cultures, and the environment. Coursework in the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and environmental studies prepare students for lifelong learning, to continue their education at the post-graduate level, and for careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Values

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences endorses the core values of a liberal arts education and supports the values of professionalism, dedication, honesty, and transparency in all academic and professional activities.

Vision

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences aspires to offer intellectually-engaging, challenging, and dynamic programs in anthropology, psychology, and environmental studies for the enrichment of university faculty, students, and the public. The Department seeks to advance these disciplines by pursuing excellence in all areas of teaching, research, and service, both locally and internationally.

Disciplines

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences includes the following disciplines (fields of study):

• Anthropology (SBSA)
• Psychology (PSYC)
• Environmental Studies (ENVS)