Anthropology
Overview
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It's a rich and exciting area of
study offering great transfer values. Courses are informative, fun and are
found in many colleges and universities around the world.
Anthropologists are interested in our very beginnings and ancestral
origins. Areas of study include:
- The study of ancient fossils
- The relationships we have with the environment/ planet
- Our DNA history or Biological Anthropology
Anthropologists are also interested in living non-western societies and
the “tribal wisdom” they bring to the modern world. The courses are
inter-cultural and meet many valued requirements for university transfer.
University Transfer
The class atmosphere is supportive of many university transfer programs. Classes are small
enough that students are likely to know each other by name, and tuition
starts at just 1/4 the cost of state universities for Maricopa County
residents.
We are also located along the
Light Rail
starter line at the 38th Street and Washington stop.
Course Offerings
We offer several different anthropology courses, including ASM104 "Bones,
Stones and Human Evolution." This course covers human evolution, variation
and DNA, requiring no prerequisites. Students have the option to participate
in an “ancestral DNA study” of their own ancient origins through
National Geographic.
Other course topics examine living people, cultures and subcultures,
including:
- Ethnic Relations in the U.S.
- Indians of the Southwest
- Culture and Society: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Anthropology Goes to the Movies
- Magic, Witchcraft, and Healing
Hybrid courses are frequently offered, giving students an alternative
option to being on campus for all classes throughout the semester.
