Current Graduate Courses
Fall 2026
ANTH
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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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Traditional
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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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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Blackboard
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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Blackboard
CRN Section Instructor Dates Open Seats 851 Spiers, Kent August 24 - December 12 5
Spring 2026
ANTH
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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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Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.
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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 Blackboard
No Distance Learning courses available.






