The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution as anthropology majors. In this program, the students gain exposure to the four subfields of anthropology (biological, archaeological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology).
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will be able to:
Explain core concepts of anthropology including biological, archaeological, and social-cultural subfields.
Demonstrate skills in the scientific methods used by contemporary anthropologists.
Describe an appreciation for the biological, historical, and cultural diversity of our world.
Recommended Course Sequence
1st Semester/Fall ANTH:
Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3ANTH 1L Physical Anthropology Lab 1General Education and Electives11 Total152nd Semester/SpringANTH
Introduction to Social Cultural Anthropology 3 MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics
General Education and Electives 9 Total15
3rd Semester/Fall ANTH 18
Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics 3ANTH
Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory 3General Education and Electives9 Total154th
Semester/Spring ANTHR 13 Urban Anthropology 3 General Education and Electives 12 Total 15
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree
Career Opportunities
Transfer to a four-year public or private university to complete a BA in anthropology. Students completing a BA in anthropology find paid work in education, health care, international development, museums, media, social work, various governmental and no-governmental agencies, medical facilities, zoos, etc.
Students completing a BA in anthropology are also prepared for graduate study in anthropology. Many anthropology students decide to continue on to complete a MA for job advancement. For example, with an AA or BA in anthropology a student may be hired as an archaeologist with the National Forest Service. With a MA, that same individual can attain higher positions such as crew chief, project manager, or other more advanced career placements.
