Associate of Arts Anthropology

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts in Anthropology program at CNC provides a comprehensive understanding of human cultures and behaviors through courses in physical, linguistic, socio-cultural, and archaeological anthropology. Students develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing them for careers in fields such as anthropology, archaeology, education, and social services. The program includes a focus on Aboriginal peoples in the CNC region, offering unique insights into local cultures.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Anthropology is the study of humanity throughout time, closely interconnected with other disciplines in the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities to understand human behaviours and cultures.
Students develop skills in observation, analysis, research, critical thinking, writing, and working with people from different cultures.
• Objectives:
• Gain a broad knowledge of other cultures past and present
• Develop skills in observation, analysis, research, critical thinking, writing, and working with people from different cultures
• Prepare for a variety of careers in fields such as anthropology, archaeology, archival studies, education, gender and sexuality studies, history, or specific fields within anthropology
• Description: The Associate of Arts in Anthropology concentration includes courses focused on Aboriginal peoples in the CNC region.

Outline:

• Content: Anthropology, with four main subfields: Physical/Biological, Linguistic, Socio-cultural, and Archaeology
• Structure:
• Required Courses:
• Intro to Socio-Cultural Anthro
• Physical Anthro.
& Archaeology
• Qualitative Methods
• Intro.
to Human Prehistory
• Composition & Style
• Electives:
• 6 additional credits 200-level ANTH
• 3 credits of 200-level Philosophy
• 6 credits of 100-level Aboriginal Studies
• 6 credits of Social Sciences or Humanities
• 9 credits of 100-level or higher university studies courses

Careers:

• Anthropologist
• Archaeologist
• Archivist
• Ethnographer
• Forensic Anthropologist
• Heritage Preservation Officer
• Marketing Researcher
• Medical Anthropologist
• Museum Curator / Technician
• Policy Analyst
• Public Relations Specialist
• Research Consultant
• Social Service Worker (government and non-governmental agencies)
• Teacher / Professor