Sociocultural Anthropology ,Minor
Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural, Global Context, Interdisciplinary, Political Economy, Social Issues
Interested in people and cultures? Learn how communities live, work and interact across the world. You'll explore topics such as traditions, politics and daily life while gaining fresh perspectives that strengthen your degree and prepare you for various careers.
The minor program in sociocultural anthropology offered by the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences provides you with a substantive understanding of the theoretical assumptions and methodological techniques underlying the field of sociocultural anthropology.
Courses provide you with knowledge about and theoretical approaches to cross-cultural studies and transnational research, emphasizing culture and political economy in historical context.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor in sociocultural anthropology consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of nine hours must be upper division. A minimum of 6 upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better. |
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ASB 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
(GCSI)
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ASB 311 Principles of Social Anthropology
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SBS 302 Qualitative Methods
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: None
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Career opportunities for graduates with a minor in sociocultural anthropology include:
- consultant
- cultural resource manager
- grant writer
- immigration officer
- nongovernmental organization staff member
- refugee counselor
- researcher
- United Nations staff member
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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