DEPARTMENT of ANTHROPOLOGY, ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE
Anthropology MINOR
Learn more about the most intriguing animal on earth—humans—when you minor in anthropology. This comprehensive social science touches on all areas of what it means to be human and how people interact with their social and physical environments.
An anthropology minor is often paired with a major in a broad range of disciplines in the social sciences, humanities and natural sciences, such as psychology, sociology, history, classics, English and biology.
What to expect
In this minor, you are immersed in courses that help you understand how humans live in, have adapted to and participate in our physical and social environments. You learn anthropological concepts and methods that enhance your knowledge of humans, and you have the opportunity to investigate the human condition from social and biological perspectives.
Program of study
This minor is open to students in the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. Courses for your minor are only one component of the degree requirements you need to graduate. To see all courses required for the minor, check the program of study in the academic calendar.
Requirements can change from year to year. You will follow the program of study outlined in MacEwan University’s Academic Calendar for the year you declare your major/minor or the year you are accepted into an Honours program.
Academic advisors in the Faculty of Arts and Science have prepared resources to help you understand how your major/minor fits within overall degree coursework. Consult the academic planning information to choose and enrol in courses and complete the major/minor declaration process.