Sociology and Anthropology Minors

Two minor options are available for students interested in anthropology and sociology. Both require credit 15 hours (5 classes).

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Anthropology minor

To minor in Anthropology, students must complete a minimum of 15 anthropology credit hours: 

  • AN 112 Cultural Anthropology, AN 114 Introduction to Archaeology, or  AN 116 Biological Anthropology (select one);
  • Six upper-division anthropology hours completed at Washburn University;
  • Six hours of anthropology electives.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the minor. Anthropology majors can minor in Sociology.


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Sociology minor

To minor in Sociology, students must complete a minimum of 15 sociology credit hours: 

  • SO 100 Introduction to Sociology
  • Six upper-division sociology hours completed at Washburn University;
  • Six hours of sociology electives.

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the minor. Sociology majors can minor in Anthropology.


GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Sociology & Anthropology

Sociology & Anthropology Department
West Hall, Room 100
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

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