Transfer Guide for Anthropology Students

Have you taken one or more anthropology classes that you found really interesting? Interested in transferring to EMU to get a degree with an anthropology major or minor? We're glad that you found anthropology and ready to help you make your plans for a major or a minor a reality. EMU is a great place to study anthropology with opportunities for study, research, and practice inside and outside of the classroom in multiple subdisciplines.  We also have an active student-run Anthropology Club and Anthropology Alumni Group.

In just about every case, some or all of the anthropology classes that you have taken before coming to EMU will transfer in and count toward the major or minor.

The courses below help to satisfy requirements for the anthropology major and minor programs as defined in  Eastern Michigan University’s 2025-2026 catalog program. Each course is linked to a page to allow you to check for equivalencies for the courses at your transferring institution. We encourage you to connect with our admissions department to discuss transfer opportunities to EMU! 

BA in Anthropology 

Required Core Courses: 

ANTH 135 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology [GEGA or GEKS] 3 hrs 

ANTH 140 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 hrs 

ANTH 150 Introductory Archaeology [GEKS] 3 hrs 

Restricted Elective Courses: 

ANTH 237 Native North American Cultures [GEUS] 3 hrs 

ANTH 270 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology 3 hrs 

ANTH 329 Medical Anthropology 3 hrs 

Minor 

The BA in Anthropology requires a minor. See EMU’s catalog for options. 

● List of Majors and Minors in EMU Catalog 

● MiTransfer.org - check to see if courses toward the minor are available for transfer at your community college. 

If you have any questions about plans for how to 

60 credit policy: Unless a formal Articulation Agreement exists and indicates a waiver of the policy, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits at a 4-year college or university. 

● EMU’s Articulation Agreements 

General Education Requirements: 

● Community college transfer students are able to complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA endorsement will apply toward EMU’s core general education requirements. Alternatively, students may take courses that apply directly to EMU’s General Education requirements. Utilize the links below to assist in planning. 

● EMU’s General Education Program 

● General Education Transfer Guides (by Community College) 

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