Anthropology Option, Social Sciences, A.A.

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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 - 45-48 credits

As described in General Education . The following General Education course is required:

ANTH105 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3

Career Studies - 6 credits as follows:

ANTH115 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3
ANTH205 - Culture and Personality Credits: 3 **

Career Studies - 6-7 credits from among the following:

ANTH106 - Cultures of the World Credits: 3
ANTH116 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology Credits: 3 *
ANTH125 - Introduction to Human Ecology Credits: 3
ANTH126 - Introduction to Human Ecology Lab Credits: 1
ANTH295 - Special Project-Anthropology Credits: 3
GEOG105 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
GEOG115 - Human Geography Credits: 3

Elective - 0-3 credits

Total credits required for degree: 60-61

Notes:

* Offered Fall Term only
** Offered Spring Term only

Program Code for registration: SSANT

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Suggested Sequence - Social Sciences Program A.A. Degree Anthropology Option

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

ANTH105 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities (language) Credits: 3-4
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
Mathematics /Science /Technological Competency Credits: 3-4⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 15-18

Semester 2 - Spring Term

ANTH115 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3 **
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
Social Sciences Credits: 3
History Credits: 3

Total credits: 15-16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

Career Studies: Credits 3-4
SPCH115 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 ⁽¹⁾
History Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3

Total credits: 16-17

Semester 4 - Spring Term

ANTH205 - Culture and Personality Credits: 3
Career Studies: Credits 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total credits: 12-15

Sequence Notes:

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

Transfer Information

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