Anthropology, A.A.

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Anthropology is the study of human beings, focusing on their origin and physical development (biological anthropology) as well as on their way of life (cultural anthropology). Anthropologists study all aspects of human life: social behavior, values, personality, language, government, history, prehistory, technology, art, healing, religion, housing, clothing, and economics.

This program allows students to focus on anthropology for their associate of arts degree. The core provides students the basic coursework in the field, while allowing them the flexibility to tailor their program to their individual needs. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet program requirements. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Distribution Requirements

Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total Distribution Requirements: 39 Credits

Six hours of Social Science and six hours of Comparative Cultural Awareness will be fulfilled by taking Core Courses.

Core Courses

SOSC 1101 - Social Science First Year Seminar (3)
* or equivalent First Year Seminar
ANTH 1100 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology (4)
ANTH 1200 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 1300 - Introduction to Archaeology (3)
SOSC 2395 - Seminar in Social Science Research (3)

Total Core Courses: 16 Credits

Core Electives

Students must complete six credits from the following list of approved courses.

ANTH 1250 - Archaeology of Wyoming (3)
ANTH 2200 - World Cultures: (3)
ANTH 2210 - North American Indian Cultures (3)
ANTH 2310 - Archaeological Field Methods (1-6)
ANTH 2340 - Ancient Mesoamerica (3)
ANTH 2390 - Archaeological Tour (1-3)
ANTH 2470 - Internship: Anthropology (1-6)