MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology

Major: 8109
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 45.0201

Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Anthropology
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor degree, students may pursue a career as:
13-1071.00 Human Resources Specialists
11-2032.00 Public Relations Managers
11-2033.00 Fundraising Managers
11-3051.01 Quality Control Systems Managers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
13-1041.03 Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
13-1131.00 Fundraisers
19-1031.03 Park Naturalists
19-4061.00 Social Science Research Assistants
19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners
21-1094.00 Community Health Workers
27-3042.00 Technical Writers
27-3091.00 Interpreters and Translators
15-2099.01 Bioinformatics Technicians

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-3091.00 Anthropologists and Archeologists
25-1061.00 Anthropology and Archaeology Teachers, Postsecondary
25-4012.00 Curators
25-1062.00 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: 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.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Develop an understanding of anthropology and how the subfields interrelate. (ASB100, ASB102, ASB222, ASB223, ASB230, ASM104, ASM/FOR275, GPH210) 2. Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of cultures, past and present, including ecological relationships, subsistence, social organization, and belief systems. (ASB100, ASB102, ASB222, ASB223) 3. Apply a holistic anthropological and culturally relativistic approach to understanding cultural similarities and differences and applying anthropology to local, national, and global human issues. (ASB100, ASB102, ASB222, ASB223, [FYC], [G], [H], [SB]) 4. Develop and apply critical thinking and observation skills through the analysis of real world anthropological case studies using the scientific method and multiple perspectives. (ASB100, ASB102, ASB222, ASB223, ASB230, ASM104, ASM/FOR275, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, [FYC], [MA], (COM)) 5. Demonstrate the ability to obtain, critically read, analyze, summarize and critique anthropological research through use of appropriate source material. (ASB100, ASB102, ASB222, ASB223, ASB230, ASM104, ASM/FOR275, MAT206, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, SWU225, [FYC], [MA], [L], (COM), (CRE)) 6. 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. (ASM104, ASM/FOR275, BIO181++, BIO182++, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, [MA], [SQ]) 7. 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. (ASB102, ASB222, ASB223, GPH211) 8. Apply anthropological ethical principles through the critical analysis of real world case studies. (ASB100, ASB102, ASB222, ASB223, ASB230, ASM104, ASM/FOR275)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
ASB102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 ASB222 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World (3) OR ASB223 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World (3) 3 ASM104 Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution 4 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) AND + PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics (1) OR + PSY230WL Introduction to Statistics with Lab (4) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3-4 Note: MAT206 is required for NAU, MAT206 OR PSY230 is required for U of A			Credits: 14-17

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). If academic and professional goals do not align with any of the transfer plans below, select elective courses in consultation with an academic, faculty, or program advisor. Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Anthropology, Bachelor of Science Credits: 9-10 ASB100 Introduction to Global Health (3) OR ASM/FOR275 Forensic Anthropology (4) OR + GPH210 Society and Environment (3) OR + GPH211 Landform Processes (4) 3-4 (partially fulfills the ASU CLAS Science and Society Elective requirement) Complete six (6) credits that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the ASB or ASM prefix. Transfer Plan 3: Northern Arizona University, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0-9 Additional Anthropology Coursework Credits: 0-9 Complete zero to nine (0-9) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as 200-level ANT courses. Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 4: University of Arizona, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 5: University of Arizona, Anthropology (Archaeological Sciences Emphasis), Bachelor of Science Credits: 15-16 ASB230 Principles of Archaeology 3 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 6: University of Arizona, Anthropology (Human Biology Emphasis), Bachelor of Science Credits: 16-17 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information.			Credits: 0-17

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 15-28
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts; Northern Arizona University, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts; and University of Arizona, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 University of Arizona, Anthropology (Human Biology Emphasis), Bachelor of Science + MAT212 Brief Calculus (3) OR + MAT213 Brief Calculus (4) OR + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 3-5 Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Anthropology, Bachelor of Science and University of Arizona, Anthropology (Archaeological Sciences Emphasis), Bachelor of Science + MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. 3 AND Met by ASB222 OR ASB223 in the Required Courses area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area 3 AND Met by ASB102 in the Required Courses area. May be met by ASB100, ASB230, or ASM/FOR275 in the Restricted Electives area Recommend selecting a course in the ASB prefix

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0-4
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area 4 AND Met by ASM104 in the Required Courses area May be met by BIO181++, BIO182++, CHM150 and CHM151LL, CHM150AA, CHM151 and CHM151LL, CHM151AA, CHM152 and CHM152LL, CHM152AA, or GPH211 in the Restricted Electives area

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
			Credits:
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 a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Recommended: AFR/ASB/CCS202 Ethnic Relations in the United States 3 ASB100 Introduction to Global Health 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 ASB230 Principles of Archaeology 3 ASB231 Archaeological Field Methods 4 ASB234 Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt 3 ASB235 Southwest Archaeology 3 ASB245 Indians of the Southwest 3 ASB252 Sports and Culture 3 ASB253 Death and Dying Across Cultures 3 + ASB282++ Service-Learning Experience in Anthropology 1-3 + ASB298++ Special Projects 1-3 ASM/FOR275 Forensic Anthropology 4 Recommended for Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts OR Transfer Plan 3: Northern Arizona University, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts OR Transfer Plan 4: University of Arizona, Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Recommended for Transfer Plan 5: University of Arizona, Anthropology (Archaeological Sciences Emphasis), Bachelor of Science OR Transfer Plan 6: University of Arizona, Anthropology (Human Biology Emphasis), Bachelor of Science Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0
Met by MAT206, PSY230, or SWU225 in the Required Courses area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] area. Recommend ASB202 Ethnic Relations in the United States

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by ASB102, ASB222, or ASB223 in the Required Courses area

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: