Four year plan of study

Year 1

• Complete as many lower division courses (ANTH 1, ANTH 2, ANTH 3) as possible
• Enroll in language training if necessary

Year 2

• Complete ANTH 152 and remaining lower division courses
• Enroll in upper division courses to explore areas of interest and get to know faculty
• Review study abroad options and apply for a program to go abroad in Spring or Summer of Year 3
• Explore funding options
• Continue language training

Year 3

• Complete ANTH 151
• Develop fieldwork proposal and bibliography
• Establish rapport with faculty mentor
• Apply for research funding
• Continue language training
• Spring/Summer: go abroad and conduct research

Year 4

• Fall: Organize field notes into proposed thesis outline
• Winter: Enroll in independent study or senior seminar
• March: submit portfolio for recommendation by faculty sponsor for Dean and Chancellor’s awards
• Spring: Submit final draft for Dean and Chancellor’s awards

Transfer student (two years at UCSC) plan of study

Year 1

• Summer: Complete as many lower division courses (ANTH 1, ANTH 2, ANTH 3) as possible by enrolling in Summer Session courses before your first quarter at UCSC
• Fall/Winter: Complete ANTH 150 and enroll in upper division courses to explore areas of interest and get to know faculty
• Fall: Review study abroad options and apply for a program in Summer or Fall of Year 2
• Spring: Complete ANTH 151 and enroll in upper division courses to explore areas of interest and get to know faculty
• Spring: Develop fieldwork proposal and bibliography and apply for research funding
• Summer/Fall go abroad

Year 2

• Fall: Organize field notes into proposed thesis outline
• Winter: Enroll in independent study or senior seminar
• March: submit portfolio for recommendation by faculty sponsor for Dean and Chancelor’s awards
• Spring: Submit final draft for Dean and Chancellor’s awards.