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Sample Four-Year Plan

In this sample study plan, we either recommend specific general education (GE) courses or suggest specific courses. Students are always encouraged to seek academic advising from the program coordinator and/or faculty advisors early and often to ensure they stay on track to graduate in a timely fashion. Please check out the Office Hours page to sign up for an advising session.

Freshman Year: minimum 30 Units
Fall Semester (15 Units) Spring Semester (15 Units)
GE [A1] (3 units)GE [A2] (3)
GE [B1] (3)GE [B2] (3) + [B3] (1)
GE [B4] (3)ANTH 203 [D] or ANTH 200 [C2] (3)
GE [D] (3)GE [D] or GE [C] (3) (depending on above choice)
University Elective (3)University Elective (2)

 

Sophomore Year: minimum 30 Units
Fall Semester (15 Units)Spring Semester (15 Units)
GE [A3] (3)GE [B3] (3)
HD 200 [E] (3)GE [C2] (3) 
GE [C1] (3)GE [C] (3)
American Institutions Requirement (3)American Institutions Requirement (3)
University Elective (3)Critical Race Studies (3)

 

Junior Year: minimum 30 Units
Fall Semester (16-18 Units)Spring Semester (14-17 Units)
ANTH 318 [Upper Division B] (3)HD Elective (3-4)
HD CA/AL/GS/SCL Course (3-4)1HD CA/AL/GS/SCL Course (3-4)1
HD 321 (4)University or HD Elective (3-4)
HD Elective (3-4)University or HD Elective (3-4)
Upper Division Area C [3]University or HD Elective (1)

 

Senior Year: 30 Units
Fall Semester (15-16 Units)Spring Semester (15 Units)
HD CA/AL/GS/SCL Course (3-4)1HD CA/AL/GS/SCL Course (3-4)1
HD 322 (4)HD 450 (4)
HD Elective (3-4)University or HD Elective (3-4)
University or HD Elective (3-4)University or HD Elective (1-4)2
University or HD Elective (1-3)2 

 

Total Semester Units: 120

Notes:

  1. HD CA/AL/GS/SCL course’ refers to courses that make up the topical area requirements for the major: CA=Childhood and Adolescence; AL=Adulthood and Lifespan; GS=Gender and Sexuality; SCL=Society, Culture and Language. Please see the HD Degree Program Requirements for the list of courses that meet these requirements.