Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Anthropology provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to receive an education in the broad field of anthropology - an examination of the human experience. Depending on their preferred focus, students can pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Coursework in this program surveys both cultural and biological aspects of what it means to be human, and students will develop critical thinking skills through the analysis of real-world anthropological case studies. As such, students receive a holistic training in their worldview that is valued highly by employers in many fields, including health and human services, media, business, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and government agencies.

Details

Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:

Field of Interest

Culture and Society

Type

Associate Degree

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8109

Total Credits Required

60-64

Catalog Year

2022-2023

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Effective term

Fall 2021

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Develop an understanding of anthropology and how the subfields interrelate.
Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of cultures, past and present, including ecological relationships, subsistence, social organization, and belief systems.
Apply a holistic anthropological and culturally relativistic approach to understanding cultural similarities and differences and applying anthropology to local, national, and global human issues.
Develop and apply critical thinking and observation skills through the analysis of real world anthropological case studies using the scientific method and multiple perspectives.
Demonstrate the ability to obtain, critically read, analyze, summarize and critique anthropological research through use of appropriate source material.
Utilize the scientific method to investigate the foundations of human biological variation through a critical evaluation of both ancient and recent human biological adaptation and evolution.
Evaluate, through archaeological research, the processes of human cultural evolution, such as the origins of: language, agriculture, settled village and urban life, writing, religion, social inequalities and state formation.
Apply anthropological ethical principles through the critical analysis of real world case studies.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Anthropologists and Archeologists

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Community Health Workers

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Curators

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Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

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Fundraisers

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Fundraising Managers

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Human Resources Specialists

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Interpreters and Translators

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Park Naturalists

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Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

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Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

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Public Relations Managers

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Quality Control Systems Managers

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Social and Community Service Managers

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Social Science Research Assistants

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Technical Writers

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Urban and Regional Planners

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Anthropology, Bachelor of Science
Northern Arizona University, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts
University of Arizona, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts
University of Arizona, Anthropology (Archaeological Sciences), Bachelor of Science
University of Arizona, Anthropology (Human Biology), Bachelor of Science

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASB102 or ASM104	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution		Critical course Gateway course	G, SB or SB, SG	3–4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).		FYC	3
MAT14+ or MAT220 or MAT221	College Mathematics or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.	Math requirement is dependent on the transfer plan selected	MA	3–6
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	4–5
Elective	Elective				3
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	4–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221	Brief Calculus or Brief Calculus or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, or MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, or MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASB102 or ASM104	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution		Critical course Gateway course	G, SB or SB, SG	3–4
ASB222 or ASB223	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World or Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World		Critical course Gateway course	G, H, HU, SB	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Elective	Elective				3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Anthropology Elective	Anthropology Elective		Complete zero to nine (0-9) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as 200-level ANT courses.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	0–3
MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.	MAT206 OR PSY230 OR SWU225 required for ASU BA, MAT206 is required for NAU, MAT206 OR PSY230 is required for U of A	CS	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		ASB course recommended	HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Transfers as ASB+++ or ASM+++		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the ASB or ASM prefix.		3
MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.		CS	3
ASB100 or ASM/FOR275 or GPH210 or GPH211	Introduction to Global Health or Forensic Anthropology or Society and Environment or Landform Processes	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		G, SB or SB, SG or G or SQ	3–4
MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.		CS	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
MAT206 or PSY230	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.		CS	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
MAT206 or PSY230	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.		CS	3
BIO181++	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.		SQ	4
MAT206 or PSY230	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.		CS	3
BIO181++	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.		SQ	4
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combination with CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151	4–5

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		ASB course recommended	SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Transfers as ASB+++ or ASM+++		Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the ASB or ASM prefix.		3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
Anthropology Elective	Anthropology Elective		Complete zero to nine (0-9) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as 200-level ANT courses.		0–3
Anthropology Elective	Anthropology Elective		Complete zero to nine (0-9) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as 200-level ANT courses.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
ASB230	Principles of Archaeology			SB	3
BIO182++	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.		SG	4
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combination with CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151	4–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
BIO182++	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.		SG	4
(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA	(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ	4

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASB102 or ASM104	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution		Critical course Gateway course	G, SB or SB, SG	3–4
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).		FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ASB102 or ASM104	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution		Critical course Gateway course	G, SB or SB, SG	3–4
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT14+ or MAT220 or MAT221	College Mathematics or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.	Math requirement is dependent on the transfer plan selected	MA	3–6
ASB222 or ASB223	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World or Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World		Critical course Gateway course	G, H, HU, SB	3
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	4–5
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	4–5
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	4–5
MAT212	Brief Calculus	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, or MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	3
MAT213	Brief Calculus	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, or MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.		MA	4

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	0–3
MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.	MAT206 OR PSY230 OR SWU225 required for ASU BA, MAT206 is required for NAU, MAT206 OR PSY230 is required for U of A	CS	3
MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.		CS	3
MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.		CS	3
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
MAT206 or PSY230	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.		CS	3
MAT206 or PSY230	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.		CS	3
MAT206 or PSY230	Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.		CS	3

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		ASB course recommended	HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
BIO181++	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.		SQ	4
BIO181++	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.		SQ	4

Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences	ASB course recommended	SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Elective	Elective			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
ASB230	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5

Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Transfers as ASB+++ or ASM+++		Choose any course that transfers to ASU as an ASB or ASM direct equivalent or as an ASB or ASM departmental elective.		3
Elective	Elective				3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combination with CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151	4–5

Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Transfers as ASB+++ or ASM+++		Choose any course that transfers to ASU as an ASB or ASM direct equivalent or as an ASB or ASM departmental elective.		3
ASB100 or ASM/FOR275 or GPH210 or GPH211	Introduction to Global Health or Forensic Anthropology or Society and Environment or Landform Processes	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		G, SB or SB, SG or G or SQ	3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Anthropology Elective	Anthropology Elective		Complete zero to nine (0-9) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as 200-level ANT courses.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).		0–5
BIO182++	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.		SG	4
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combination with CHM151LL and SQ in combination with CHM150 or CHM151	4–5
BIO182++	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.		SG	4
(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA	(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ	4

Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).	0–5
Anthropology Elective	Anthropology Elective	Complete zero to nine (0-9) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as 200-level ANT courses.	0–3
Anthropology Elective	Anthropology Elective	Complete zero to nine (0-9) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as 200-level ANT courses.	0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).	0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective as needed to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits (but no more than a total of 64 semester credits).	0–5

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General Electives

Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.

Recommended:

AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States
ASB100 Introduction to Global Health
ASB211 Women in Other Cultures
ASB214 Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion
ASB220 Anthropology Goes to the Movies
ASB226 Human Impacts on Ancient Environments
ASB230 Principles of Archaeology
ASB231 Archaeological Field Methods
ASB234 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
ASB235 Southwest Archaeology
ASB245 Indians of the Southwest
ASB252 Sports and Culture
ASB253 Death and Dying Across Cultures
ASB282++ Service-Learning Experience in Anthropology
ASB298++ Special Projects

ASM/FOR275 Forensic Anthropology 4

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=164333).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.