Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions.

Advising Resources

Study Abroad Information on the Anthropology Website N/A

Anthropology Advising Contact Information

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

Not at this time. 

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

Please consult with the department for more information.

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

A maximum of four courses taken at other institutions (including UCEAP ) may be used to meet upper-division major requirements subject to faculty review and approval. Please consult with the department for more information.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

No. Please consult with the department for more information.

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

No. Please consult with the department for more information.

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

Submit a Course Substitution petition and provide a detailed syllabus (not a course description), the course reading list and a personal statement addressing the appropriateness of a given course to be a proper substitution for a Berkeley anthropology course. A faculty advisor will evaluate the course. Please consult with the department for more information.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

It is possible, if planned out ahead of time. Please consult with the department for more information.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

No.

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

No.

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

N/A

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

The undergraduate adviser signs.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

At this time, Anthropology does not place Academic holds on declared majors and the advisor will assist and advise, usually through email or a phone call, to prepare the student for the coming semester back at Berkeley.

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

Speak to the undergraduate adviser in advance to make sure you are on track to fulfill all major requirements.

Independent Programs Questionnaire

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

No.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

No.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

Submit a Course Substitution petition and provide a detailed syllabus (not a course description), the course reading list and a personal statement addressing the appropriateness of a given course to be a proper substitution for a Berkeley anthropology course. A faculty advisor will evaluate the course. Please consult with the department for more information.