Anthropology Minor
Description. The minor in Anthropology provides students with exposure to the range of human variation across time and space and a comprehensive background in cross-cultural studies.
Rationale. A minor in Anthropology is excellent preparation for further study in any discipline that requires the ability to understand and deal with other cultures. Students are trained to integrate humanistic concerns with the cross-cultural perspective and analytic framework provided by anthropology. These skills will be particularly valuable for students planning careers in which an understanding of human behavior and cultural diversity is essential, including law enforcement, criminal justice, public policy, counseling, business, law and communications. Because of its breadth of outlook, anthropology also offers an ideal basis for those seeking a strong general education in an increasingly interdependent and multicultural world.
Credits required. 18
Minor coordinator. Professor Shonna Trinch, Department of Anthropology (646.557.4403, strinch@jjay.cuny.edu)
Requirements. The minor consists of 18 credits (six courses). All students take ANT 101 and 15 credits (5 courses) chosen from the list of courses below. At least one course must be at the 300-level or above. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minors or programs.
Additional information. Students who enrolled in this minor for the first time in September 2025 or thereafter must complete the minor in the form presented here. Students who enrolled in the minor prior to the date may choose the form shown here or the earlier version available in the 2024-24 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Part One. Required Course
Required
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
Advisor's note: ANT 101 satisfies the Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues area of the College's Gen Ed Program.
Total Credit Hours: 3
Part Two. Anthropology Electives
Choose five. At least one course must be taken at the 300-level or above.
Advisor's note: Many of the electives in this minor satisfy the College's Gen Ed Program, click the course number for details.
Total Credit Hours: 15
Total Credit Hours: 18