Anthropology provides capable students with an intensive program emphasizing early integration into upper division coursework. This major is appropriate for the outstanding liberal arts student seeking a distinctive program, with a particular strength in preparing outstanding students for continued graduate studies in Anthropology. Grades below C in Anthropology courses will not be accepted as fulfilling major requirements.
The student is expected to gain a broad background in all subfields, after which the options of further general study or specialization are available. Students are encouraged to supplement their anthropological studies with work in other social sciences, and where appropriate in biology, earth sciences, humanities, mathematics, or other areas.
An anthropology major is required to take Anthropology 240 A, B, C, D, and one each of the 310/ 328 and 410 course series. Anthropology seniors are required to participate in the Senior Seminar (ANTH 480), usually held each semester. No more than six hours of Anthropology 460 (independent study) can be applied toward the major. Students must complete at least 9 hours of 300- and 400- level classes in Anthropology in addition to the four core courses (ANTH 240A, B, C, D).
Students with exceptional scholarly promise may be invited into the departmental honors program, which includes the writing of an honors thesis during the senior year under the direction of a departmental faculty member.
September 2025
College of Liberal Arts
Southern Illinois University,
CARBONDALE,
Illinois,
62901, United States
Students need to have Transcripts from high school and/or college. At SIU Carbondale, applicants for admission will be eligible for automatic admission if they are on track to complete our course pattern requirements and who meet one of the following criteria: A cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; A ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class.
English Language Requirement: Any one of the following methods will automatically meet the minimum English requirement. Applicants who do not meet the automatic English language admission requirement will undergo a holistic review to determine potential admissibility.
TOEFL (IBT internet-based test) - 68
TOEFL (paper based test) - 520
ITEP - 4.0 (academic plus only)
IELTS - 6.0
2 Face-to-face English composition classes taken in the U.S. at the college level with a grade of A or B
More than 48 college-level credit hours completed at a U.S. institution
If an applicant is from a country whose primary language is English
Graduation from a U.S. high school having spent the final 2 years in the U.S.
Meeting the SAT or ACT requirements for admission of domestic freshmen
Duolingo English Test (accepted during COVID-19 closures)- 95
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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