Anthropology emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Anthropology emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Articulate the interplay between social or natural forces and individuals.
- Apply analytical skills to social or natural phenomena to explain, evaluate, or predict human behavior.
- Understand and respect cultural differences by: articulating an understanding of the historical basis of cultural ideas, behavior, or issues of inequality, or by articulating how their cultural background influences their reactions to or interactions with others.
- Articulate an awareness of issues related to historical or contemporary inequities in U.S. society and propose methods that would facilitate a more equitable society.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Anthropology emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
| MTH 105Z | Math in Society | 4 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities - General | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities - Global | 3 |
| Communication, Media, and Society | 3 |
| Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations | 3 |
| Scientific Inquiry and Analysis | 4 |
| Scientific Inquiry and Analysis | 4 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35 |
WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward the program.
MTH 105Z or higher will meet the math general education requirement. Exception: Some archaeology students might need MTH 111Z if they plan to work with GIS. Please see your advisor.
Liberal Arts Core Courses
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Art Core courses.
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core II: Humanities | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core III: Non-Western Culture | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Program Courses
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 110 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 230 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| or | |
| ANTH 240 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 4 |
| ANTH 270 | Indigenous Anthropology | 3 |
| Electives | 28 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 40 |
ANTH 232 and
ANTH 283 are recommended electives.
Total Credit Hours: 90-91