Current Graduate Courses

Fall 2026

ANTH

  • A610 Anthropological Theory 3 Credits

    Anthropological Theory

    Traces the development of the science of anthropology. Presents key leaders and theoretical paradigms, concluding with contemporary practice. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth projects, additional class readings, and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology May be stacked with: ANTH A410

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 TR 4:00PM - 5:15PM BMH 119 Harrod, Ryan August 24 - December 12 4
    851 TR 4:00PM - 5:15PM DIST ONLINE Harrod, Ryan August 24 - December 12 4
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A611 Archaeological Theory 3 Credits

    Archaeological Theory

    Provides a survey of theoretical approaches and practice in contemporary archaeology. Includes class discussions based on readings, and student presentations. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth projects, additional class readings, and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the Master of Arts in Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology May be stacked with: ANTH A411

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 119 Taivalkoski, Ariel August 24 - December 12 3
    851 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Taivalkoski, Ariel August 24 - December 12 3
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A615 Meth/Prac in Appl Soc Scie 3 Credits

    Meth/Prac in Appl Soc Scie

    Examines history, theories, and methods of applied social science, emphasizing community-engaged practice, ethics, and evidence-based problem-solving and policy-informing in Alaska and beyond. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A415

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 MW 4:00PM - 5:15PM BMH 119 Ogilvie, Kristen August 24 - December 12 5
    851 MW 4:00PM - 5:15PM DIST ONLINE Ogilvie, Kristen August 24 - December 12 5
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A652 Global Biocultural Evolution 3 Credits

    Global Biocultural Evolution

    Applies modern biocultural theory - including genetics, epigenetics, growth and development, and evolutionary biology - to highlight current understandings of human genetic and phenotypic variation. Explores the historical role that biological anthropology played in the construction of social hierarchies and cultural concepts of biology. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A452

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 119 Anctil, Mallory August 24 - December 12 5
    851 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM DIST ONLINE Anctil, Mallory August 24 - December 12 5
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A680 Adv Analyt Techn Arch/Bioanth 4 Credits

    Adv Analyt Techn Arch/Bioanth

    Critically examines data quality, sampling, quantification and interpretation of material remains with an emphasis on laboratory methods. Topics vary by semester and may include human osteology, zooarchaeology, lithics, ceramics and archaeobotany, among others. Special Note: May be repeated two times with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A480

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 MWF 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 119 Smith, Gerad August 24 - December 12 5
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A690C Studies Belief & Identity 3 Credits

    Studies Belief & Identity

    Examines and evaluates cross-cultural perspectives on identity related to ethnicity, language, gender, religion and other social factors. Topical emphasis will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A490C

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 Dunstan, Adam August 24 - December 12 5
  • A690D Topics in Contemporary North 3 Credits

    Topics in Contemporary North

    Examines and evaluates contemporary Alaska topics, especially as they pertain to Indigenous peoples and communities and the broader Circumpolar North. Identifies ways in which anthropologists and archaeologists address these issues. Topical emphasis will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A490D

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    CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats
    851 Spiers, Kent August 24 - December 12 5

Spring 2026

ANTH

  • A620 Research Design 1 Credits

    Research Design

    Applies method and theory of research design to students' capstone research (thesis or applied project). Covers developing a research question, conducting a literature review, and writing a research prospectus.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    201 T 4:00PM - 5:00PM BMH 119 Harrod, Ryan January 12 - May 2 6
    201 T 4:00PM - 5:00PM DIST ONLINE Harrod, Ryan January 12 - May 2 6
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A654 Culture and Ecology 3 Credits

    Culture and Ecology

    Investigates how cultures adapt to, understand, and influence their environments. Explores in depth cultural and ecological systems, examining sociopolitical dimensions of environmental change and ecological knowledge systems. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A454

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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A658 Adv Applied Ethics in Anth 3 Credits

    Adv Applied Ethics in Anth

    Examines critically the ethical issues that confront anthropologists and archaeologists, and the responsibilities they have to the public, the discipline, their colleagues, and members of the communities with whom they are working. Course topic will vary with focus on a different subfield of anthropology. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A458

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    251 MW 4:00PM - 5:15PM BMH 243 Ogilvie, Kristen January 12 - May 2 2
    251 MW 4:00PM - 5:15PM DIST ONLINE Ogilvie, Kristen January 12 - May 2 2
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A677 Cultural Resource Management 3 Credits

    Cultural Resource Management

    Provides an integrated anthropological perspective on historic preservation and the management of cultural resources in the United States. Includes the history of resource protection legislation, the design and implementation of cultural resource management projects, and applications of relevant cultural resource laws, including ethical issues. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth projects, additional class readings, and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A477

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    251 M 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 119 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 12 - May 2 4
    251 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Taivalkoski, Ariel January 12 - May 2 4
    251 W 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 243 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 12 - May 2 4
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A690A Studies Hlth, Ritual & Sci 3 Credits

    Studies Hlth, Ritual & Sci

    Examines and evaluates various relationships between human culture, belief and experience to health, disease and wellness. Topical emphasis will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May Be Stacked With: ANTH A490A

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    251 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 119 Harrod, Ryan January 12 - May 2 0
    251 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM DIST ONLINE Harrod, Ryan January 12 - May 2 0
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    No Distance Learning courses available.

  • A698 Individual Research 1 - 3 Credits

    Individual Research

    Engages student in supervised field, laboratory and/or library research that precedes research capstone activities (thesis research or applied project). Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least two credits are required for graduation. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

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    CRN Section Day(s) Times Bldg/Room Instructor Dates Open Seats
    202 - ARR ARR Taivalkoski, Ariel January 12 - May 2 1
    202 - DIST ARR Taivalkoski, Ariel January 12 - May 2 1
    204 - ARR ARR Dunstan, Adam January 12 - May 2 0
    204 - DIST ARR Dunstan, Adam January 12 - May 2 0
    201 - ARR ARR Smith, Gerad January 12 - May 2 1
    201 - DIST ARR Smith, Gerad January 12 - May 2 1
    205 - ARR ARR Harrod, Ryan January 12 - May 2 1
    205 - DIST ONLINE Harrod, Ryan January 12 - May 2 1
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    No Distance Learning courses available.