Please review the following information to assist you with selecting courses to take for anthropology programs at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM):
- Selecting first year courses
- Selecting courses for second, third, and fourth years (and beyond)
- Use Degree Explorer to stay on track with your program completion requirements
- Equivalent courses
- Questions
- Request advice
Please note: the information published in the UTM Academic Calendar takes precedence over information published elsewhere.
Selecting first year courses
If you plan to request entry into a major or specialist program in anthropology (arts or science) at the end of your first year of studies at UTM:
As part of your first year course load, enrol in:
- ANT101H5 Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
- ANT102H5 Introduction to Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology
- ISP100H5 Writing for University and Beyond
We recommend that you take all three courses in your first year of studies at UTM. You should also review anthropology specialist and major program entry requirements in the Academic Calendar.
If you plan to enrol in a minor program in anthropology (arts) at the end of your first year of studies at UTM:
Enrol in:
- ANT101H5 Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
- ANT102H5 Introduction to Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology
Please note:
- ISP100H5 is not required for our minor program in anthropology arts.
- We do not offer a minor program in anthropology science.
You should also review anthropology minor program requirements in the Academic Calendar.
Selecting courses to take in second, third and fourth year (and beyond) for a UTM anthropology program
The following may help you with your decisions:
- Review anthropology program completion requirements for your apecialist, major or minor program.
- Review our recommended upper-level courses by field of interest and ensure you take any required second year prerequisite courses for the upper-level courses that you plan to enrol in.
- Consider our experiential learning courses.
- Consider our field schools: ANT306H5 (Forensic Anthropology Field School) or ANT318H5 (Archaeological Fieldwork).
- Review anthropology course descriptions on the UTM Academic Calendar. (Be sure to check which prerequisites you will need.)
- Use Degree Explorer to stay on track with your program and degree completion requirements.
In addition to the recommendations above, students entering third and fourth years and beyond should check the following:
- Review our special topic courses at the 300- and 400-level page, featuring new topics each year.
- Review degree requirements on the UTM Academic Calendar.
- Use Degree Explorer to stay on track with your program and degree completion requirements.
Not all courses are offered every year. Check the Timetable Builder for current offerings.
Stay on track
Make sure to use Degree Explorer to stay on track with your program and degree completion requirements. Degree Explorer is the University of Toronto's degree planning tool. Review your academic history, degree requirements or use the planner to determine how future course choices might meet your requirements.
Equivalent courses
Check our Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for information on equivalent courses at St. George or Scarborough campuses.
Questions about UTM anthropology courses?
Visit our Anthropology Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) if your question is about :
- Pre-requisites
- Enrolment issues
- Equivalent courses
- ISP100H5 writing course
Request advice regarding UTM Anthropology courses
If you want more information or assistance with planning your anthropology course selection, you can request an appointment with the UTM Anthropology Academic Advisor & Undergraduate Program Administrator.