2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology Associate in Arts


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Anthropology is a diverse discipline that investigates the biological and cultural life of human beings at all times and in all places. An anthropology degree provides students with an appreciation of other ways of life, different systems of belief, and different ways of constructing knowledge, and, perhaps most importantly, a better understanding of the world in which they live. The curriculum in the Anthropology program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate in Arts (AA) in Anthropology degree by providing the necessary breadth in the field and an introduction to the methods used. While a baccalaureate or higher degree, which can be achieved through transfer, is recommended for those considering professional careers in anthropology, an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment as lab technicians, research assistants, museum workers, cultural resource conservators, and other related positions.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Describe the breadth of anthropology and be able to characterize anthropology’s distinctive theoretical and methodological approaches with respect to other disciplines.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of the discipline and the centrality of the “four-field approach” in American anthropology.
  • Explain the basic processes of human biological evolution.
  • Describe modern human biological diversity and articulate an informed position on the question of race.
  • Define and critically analyze the concepts of culture and cultural relativism.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think holistically and comparatively in describing human cultural diversity.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of social and cultural change through time.
  • Discuss the politics of inclusion and exclusion both locally and globally.
  • Articulate an anthropological perspective in relation to contemporary issues and concerns.
  • Discuss the importance of the scientific method in anthropological research.
  • Identify the correct methods for the undertaking of ethnographic, linguistic, and/or archaeological fieldwork.
  • Identify the ethical responsibilities and concerns in the conducting of anthropological research.
  • Write concisely and logically, incorporating relevant data and knowledge.
  • Critically evaluate information sources about different peoples and cultures.

Total Units for the Major: 18


Associate in Arts Degree


Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate in Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

 

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