SSANT - Social Sciences Program, Anthropology Option, A.A.

Program Title

Social Sciences Program, Anthropology Option, A.A.

Program Code

SSANT

Program Description

This option prepares students for a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology. This program provides the framework for a scientific and comprehensive study of human behavior and society and introduces students to the major subfields of anthropology and the various associated specializations. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to make informed choices regarding their careers and academic areas of specialization. Students will be able to work effectively with diverse ethnic populations in many different disciplines such as education, healthcare, human and social services, and business and community development.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

-Distinguish between career options in terms of anthropological subfields and how cultures are studied through fieldwork.
-Develop the necessary skills to critically think the important role culture has in defining the human experience and how an awareness of cultural universals can decrease cross-cultural misunderstandings.
-Recognize the role globalization and cultural diffusion have on culture change.
-Apply anthropological methods to the solving of social problems.

Requirements

General Education: 45-47 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog.

The following General Education courses are required:

Communications Credits: 9
- course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
- course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
- course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 9
Social Sciences Credits: 6
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 12 **
- Required: course - Statistics Credits: 4
- Sciences (1 lab science required) Credits: 4-8
- Technological Competency Credits: 0-4
History Credits: 6
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3

General Education Note:

**Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits in Mathematics, Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.

Career Studies: 3 Credits As Follows:

course - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3

Career Studies: 3 Credits From Among the Following:

course - Culture and Personality Credits: 3 **
course - Fieldwork in Archaeology Credits: 3

Career Studies: 6-7 Credits From Among the Following:

course - Cultures of the World Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Physical Anthropology Credits: 3 *
course - Introduction to Human Ecology Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Human Ecology Lab Credits: 1
course - Special Project-Anthropology Credits: 3
course - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
course - Human Geography Credits: 3

Elective: 0-3 Credits

Total Credits Required For Degree: 60

Notes

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

course - Statistics Credits: 4 (1)
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 4 (1)

Total Credits: 14

Semester 2: Spring Term

course - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 3
History Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3: Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3-4
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 (1)
History Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16-17

Semester 4: Spring Term

course - Culture and Personality Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-6

Total Credits: 12-15

Sequence Note:

(1) A minimum of 12 credits is required from the Mathematics, Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.