The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Anthropology degree 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. 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, businesses, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and government agencies.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
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.
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 Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Anthropologists and Archeologists
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Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
$71,720 Show expanded career information for Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$73,980 Show expanded career information for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Community Health Workers
$38,730 Show expanded career information for Community Health Workers
Compliance Officers
$65,830 Show expanded career information for Compliance Officers
Conservation Scientists
$66,920 Show expanded career information for Conservation Scientists
Curators
$54,770 Show expanded career information for Curators
Fundraisers
$53,870 Show expanded career information for Fundraisers
Human Resources Specialists
$57,770 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Specialists
Industrial Production Managers
$101,910 Show expanded career information for Industrial Production Managers
Interpreters and Translators
$43,840 Show expanded career information for Interpreters and Translators
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
$95,900 Show expanded career information for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
Social and Community Service Managers
$63,920 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Social Science Research Assistants
$47,030 Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants
Technical Writers
$73,380 Show expanded career information for Technical Writers
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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 | FYC | 3 | ||
MAT14+ or MAT220 or MAT221 | College Mathematics or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MAT14+ for Bachelor of Arts (BA), MAT22+ for Bachelor of Science (BS) | MA | 3–6 | |
AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 0–3 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | 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 | MAT206 or SWU225 required for ASU; MAT206 or PSY230 required for NAU and 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 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 | FYC | 3 | ||
AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 0–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 | FYC | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT14+ or MAT220 or MAT221 | College Mathematics or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | MAT14+ for Bachelor of Arts (BA), MAT22+ for Bachelor of Science (BS) | 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 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | 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 | 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 | MAT206 or SWU225 required for ASU; MAT206 or PSY230 required for NAU and U of A | CS | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | ASB course recommended | HU | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | ASB course recommended | SB | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–4 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
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 3
ASB211 Women in Other Cultures 3
ASB214 Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion 3
ASB220 Anthropology Goes to the Movies 3
ASB226 Human Impacts on Ancient Environments 3
ASB231 Archaeological Field Methods 4
ASB234 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt 3
ASB235 Southwest Archaeology 3
ASB252 Sports and Culture 3
ASB253 Death and Dying Across Cultures 3
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
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 (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=153463).
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