Independent Study

If you are interested in pursuing independent study, please read the important information on the Honors Program page.

Lauren Halsey 26' at the 2026 AABA conference in Denver, CO. (Photo By Jeremy DeSilva)

ANTH 85

Reading Course

All terms: Arrange

Upper-level students who would like to pursue intensive, supervised study that focuses on a particular aspect of anthropology may do so with the agreement of an appropriate faculty advisor. The student and advisor will work together on a suitable topic, procedure, and product of the study. Prerequisite: written permission of the department faculty member who will be advising the student.

ANTH 87

Research Course

All terms: Arrange

Students with an interest in research in anthropology and a particular issue they would like to investigate may do so with the agreement of an appropriate faculty advisor. The student and advisor will work together on a suitable topic, procedure, and product of the study. Prerequisite: written permission of the department faculty member who will be advising the student.

ANTH 88

Anthropology Honors

All terms: Arrange

Open only to honors seniors by arrangement with the Chair. Admission to the honors program shall be by formal written proposal only. Consult with the Chair concerning details. Prerequisite: written permission of the department faculty member who will be advising the student.