Not sure what classes to take in your first term at PSU? Use the registration guides below for suggestions, and if you need more help, schedule an advising appointment or call 503-725-3822. You can also access the registration guide made available in the online orientation (Your browser will need to be logged into your pdx.edu account to access them.).
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS:
- Full-time is 12 credits. Most courses are 4 credits, so three courses is typically considered full-time. You should also budget 2-3 hours per credit outside of class for homework and studying.
- Consider the times when courses are offered and how they fit in your personal schedule/preferences. If you are not a morning person, you may want to avoid 8 am courses. If you have school-aged children, how does that impact your choices?
- You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Anthropology. If you are earning a BS, you will need two terms of Statistics (STAT 243Z & 244). Consider your future goals and whether having a language background will be helpful to you.
First-Year Students:
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Transfers with 30-89 credits:
Review courses above, and take any ANTH courses that are not yet completed first.
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
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| UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 299 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | UNST 2XX Sophomore Inquiry or HON 299 Honors Writing for Sophomore Transfers (4 credits) | Refer to descriptions on the websites linked and pick a theme that interests you. Global Perspectives, American Identities, and Interpreting the Past are good options. |
| Language course (4-5 credits) | STAT 243Z Probability & Statistics (4 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and STAT 243Z next term. If you have credit for STAT 243Z, take STAT 244. |
| ANTH 101 Biological Anthropology OR ANTH 102 Intro to Archaeology (4 credits) | ANTH 101 Biological Anthropology OR ANTH 102 Intro to Archaeology (4 credits) | If your language or math/science are completed, take two ANTH 300-level or an elective from another department. |
Helpful video: How to register for FRINQs & SINQs
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Transfers with 90 or more credits:
Review courses above, and take any ANTH courses that are not yet completed first. If you are transferring 135 or more credits, we strongly recommend meeting with your academic advisor to create a plan for your degree completion.
| For BA degree | For BS degree | Advisor Pro Tips |
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| Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | Upper Division Cluster course or HON 360 Honors Writing (4 credits) | *If you are transferring 135 or more credits and are doing UNST, you only need Senior Capstone, but don't take it during your first term. Remember that your cluster courses cannot come from your major. If you are completing a minor, those courses will apply to the cluster. |
| Language course (4-5 credits) | STAT 243Z Probability & Statistics (4 credits) | Language: Take the course recommended by our Language Placement Advice.
Math: Take the math course recommended by the Math Placement Assessment. If you place in MTH 095, take that now and STAT 243Z next term. If you have credit for STAT 243Z, take STAT 244. |
| Any ANTH 300-level of your choice (4 credits) | Any ANTH 300-level of your choice (4 credits) | If your language or math/science are completed, take two ANTH 300-level or an elective from another department. |
Helpful video: How to search for Cluster courses
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