Cultural Anthropology Minor

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Anthropology is the comparative study of human culture and society, the study of how individuals and communities are shaped by their traditions, values and institutions.

The Cultural Anthropology minor allows students to develop insight into the field of Anthropology without a full major. The minor offers training in anthropological theory and provides opportunities to develop knowledge of a specific area of anthropological study, or to study and apply anthropological insights in an interdisciplinary context. 

More information about courses and faculty can be found on the Anthropology Department website: dornsife.usc.edu/anth.

Departmental minors are required to take four courses (16 units) in Anthropology.

Introductory Course Work (4 units)

One introductory course in preparation for the minor, either:

ANTH 201g Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology Units: 4 or
ANTH 263g Exploring Culture through Film Units: 4

Upper-Division Requirement (4 units)

ANTH 440 History of Anthropological Theory Units: 4

Two Anthropology Electives (8 units):

Two ANTH electives are required, of which at least one should be upper division (300-499).