Anthropology Associate of Arts
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Anthropology. Students explore cultural and biological Anthropology. Anthropology is the study of human society, life, and culture. It answers questions about how people lived, what they thought, and how they interacted with their environment. This gives us an understanding of the world today, and how the future world may develop. This program introduces students to the study of Anthropology and includes courses that are common to all Colorado four-year institutions. Careers often require a master's degree. Career paths for Anthropology degree holders include market research, field and medical research, museum management, public health, community studies, cultural studies, and field studies in archaeology. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Anthropology prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology at a four-year university.
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First Semester
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT- MA1 | MAT 135/121 or Any GT-MA1 | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | HIS 111/112 or Any GT-HI1 | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| ANT 111 | Biological Anthropology with Laboratory: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| REQUIRED | COM 220/115/125 | 3 |
| GT- SS | ETH 200, PSY 102, SOC 101/207/215, or Any GT-SS | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Notes: ANT 111 is offered at Larimer Campus in fall and spring and Westminster Campus and Online only in spring semester. ANT 111 is not offered at the Boulder County Campus.
Third Semester
| ANT 107 | Introduction to Archaeology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | ENV 101, GEY 135, or Any GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GT- SS | Any Social Science (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester Notes: ANT 107 is offered at Larimer Campus and Boulder County Campus in fall and spring and Westminster Campus and Online only in fall semester.
Fourth Semester
| REQUIRED | Any Anthropology in GT-SS3 Course | 3 |
| GT- SC1 | ENV 101, GEY 135, or Any GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GT- SS2/3 | Any GT-SS2 or GT-SS3 Course | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GT- AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you may complete ENG 121 (GT-CO1) and ENG 122 (GT-CO2) OR ENG 122 (GT-CO2) and a gtPathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3).
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), additional ANT courses beyond the 4 courses identified in the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (ANT 101, ANT 107, ANT 111, or Any 3 credits from ANT Prefix in GT-SS3) may not count toward the Anthropology major at the receiving 4-year institution.
Per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement (STAA), you must take two gtPathways Natural & Physical Sciences courses (GTSC1).
If you take more credits in mathematics and science than are listed, it will reduce the 14 credits of electives needed. You must complete 60 credits to earn your Associate of Arts degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.
You may take ANT 111 and ANT 107 in either Semester 2 or Semester 3. You should take the course that is offered at your preferred campus or online depending on course availability. ANT 111 is offered at Larimer Campus in fall and spring and Westminster Campus and Online only in spring semester. ANT 111 is not offered at the Boulder County Campus. ANT 107 is offered at Larimer Campus and Boulder County Campus in fall and spring and Westminster Campus and Online only in fall semester. Campus offerings vary by semester. You must take BOTH ANT 107 and ANT 111 to successfully complete the AA degree in Anthropology.