Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree Program

Program Overview

The Anthropology program delves into the multifaceted study of human beings, encompassing their social and cultural practices, biological makeup, historical development, and linguistic systems. Students develop analytical skills, evaluate diverse perspectives, and produce evidence-based arguments. The program offers specialized tracks in Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Physical Anthropology, and Anthropological Linguistics, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in fields such as archaeology, linguistics, environmental analysis, and museum curation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Anthropology is the study of human beings, encompassing their various aspects including social and cultural practices, biological makeup, history and development of societies, and linguistic systems.

Objectives:

• Students completing this program will be able to:
• Analyze social science concepts and theories.
• Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to humans.
• Produce evidence-based arguments.

Outline:

• Cultural Anthropology:
Studies the social lives of people and their cultural practices in various societies worldwide, including economic systems, legal practices, kinship, religions, medical practices, folklore, arts, and political systems. It also examines how these systems interact within social change and environmental adaptation.
• Archaeology:
Focuses on the material remains of human societies from the past, both recent and remote. It aims to reconstruct and comprehend past modes of cultural adaptation and change.
• Physical Anthropology:
Describes and compares human biology on a global scale, with a focus on humans and their primate order.

Careers:

• Potential career opportunities within the field of Anthropology include:
• Archaeologist
• Linguist
• Environmental Impact Analyst
• Museum Curator
• Health Researcher
• Redevelopment Specialist
• Industrial Consultant
• Artifacts Conservator
• Cultural Resource Manager
• Ethnic Relations Specialist
• Population Analyst
• Urban Planner
• Exhibit Designer
• Expedition Guide
• Film Ethnographer
• Social Gerontologist
• College Faculty Instructor
• Medical Anthropologist
• Bilingual Education Consultant
• Primatologist
• Zoo Director
• Museum Program Director
• Museum Registrar
• Forensic Anthropologist
• Folklorist
• Archivist
• Surveyor
• Researcher
• Urban Planner
• Travel Agent/Guide
• Human Resources Manager
• Journalist - Marketing Manager
• National/State Park Interpreter
• Coroner/Medical Examiner
• State/Federal Government Policy Analyst
• Social Worker
• Public Health Educator
• Bilingual/Bicultural Program Specialist
• Teacher - Visual Anthropologist