Anthropology, AA
Program Code: Anthropology-AA
This program can be completed 100% online.
Program Description and Career Map
The Associate of Arts, Anthropology is designed for students seeking careers in anthropology or related fields. The degree requirements include general education requirements to gain a breadth of knowledge in a wide array of disciplines. Students will also specialize in theoretical, methodological, and topical concerns of anthropology. This course of study is designed as a university transfer degree or can be tailored for those wishing an emphasis in applied anthropology to gain the practical knowledge to enter the workforce in entry level positions. The Associate of Arts degree is fully accepted at any four-year institution in the NSHE system and is fully transferable to most four-year schools in the nation.
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 4 | |
| Humanities 4 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 4 | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| ANTH 102 & ANTH 110L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 4 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 4 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 4 | 3 | |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| ANTH 201 | Peoples and Cultures of the World | 3 |
| ANTH 281 | Introduction to Language | 3 |
| Foreign Language 6 | 3 | |
| Science 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Electives 5 | 6 | |
| ANTH 202 | Archaeology | 3 |
| Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 6 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
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Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
MATH 120 or Higher | ||
| Science | [6] | |
Required: | ||
| ANTH 102 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology 2 | 3 |
| AND | ||
| ANTH 110L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| Select 2-3 additional units from General Education Science list | 2-3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of the World 2 | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | [3] | |
Required: | ||
| Peoples and Cultures of the World 2 | ||
| Foreign Language | 0-14 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 2 | 3 |
| ANTH 202 | Archaeology 2 | 3 |
| ANTH 281 | Introduction to Language 2 | 3 |
| Elective Requirements 3 | 10-27 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 the additional 3 required units will become elective units.
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Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better and must earn a “C” or better in each Anthropology course.
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For a list of transferable electives, please consult with Academic Advisement.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Understand the theories and methods used by anthropologists.
PSLO2: Discuss core concepts of the discipline including stewardship of cultural heritage, the differences between ethnocentrism and cultural relativism, and why anthropologists assert that race is a social construct.
PSLO3: Conduct research, data analysis, and report writing on specific topics within anthropology.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
