Anthropology
Associate of Arts Degree
Social & Behavioral Science Pathway
CCD.edu/Anthropology
Anthropology Transfer Major
If you find yourself interested in human society and culture both in the present and the past, and biological variety and changes in humans over time, anthropology may be the degree for you. Our Associate of Arts degree with a designation in anthropology is designed for you to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at CCD and transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology. It offers the opportunity to study contemporary human cultural variation, human evolution, human cultures of the past, as well as the chance to study how forensic anthropologists identify remains and work with law enforcement, and to compare the health systems of various cultures.
Additionally, we have courses that enable you to apply what you learn and develop real-world skills. By understanding human diversity in the past and present, biologically and culturally, you are well situated to critically assess how and why humans create and adapt to the experiences of the contemporary world, and to consider solutions to common human problems.
Our program includes courses that are common to all Colorado four-year institutions, and will prepare you to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology at a four-year university as well as for career paths in market research, field and medical research, museum management, public health, community studies, cultural studies and field studies in archaeology.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 1002 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| ANT 1001 | Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Choose One Mathematics Course (GT-MA1) | 3-4 | |
| Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 2 | ||
| College Algebra: GT-MA1 | ||
| Choose One Communication Course | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ANT 1003 | Introduction to Archaeology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Women`s Studies: GT-SS3 | ||
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Human Geography: GT-SS2 | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1 | ||
| Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography: Landforms with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Women in World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | ||
| 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | ||
| African American History: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ANT 1005 | Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Choose One Anthropology Course (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Native Peoples of North America: GT-SS3 | ||
| Anthropology of Religion: GT-SS3 | ||
| Medical Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | ||
| Communication and Popular Culture: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Survey of World Music: GT-AH1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Science Course (GT-SS1~GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Human Sexuality: GT-SS3 | ||
| Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Astronomy II with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I: GT-SC1 | ||
| Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Physical Geography - Weather and Climate with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Logic: GT-AH3 | ||
| Comparative Religions: GT-AH3 | ||
| Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Philosophy of Death and Dying: GT-AH3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Cultural Resource Management | ||
| Medical Anthropology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Astronomy of Ancient Cultures: GT-SC2 | ||
| Social Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction Forensic Psychology | ||
| Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| History of Architecture | ||
| Native Peoples of North America: GT-SS3 | ||
| Cultural Resource Management | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
| 1 | Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022. |
| 2 | One GT-MA1 course; prefer MAT 1260: Introduction to Statistics, except: University of Colorado Denver requires either MAT 1260: Introduction to Statistics or MAT 1340: College Algebra; Western State Colorado University requires MAT 1340: College Algebra. |
| 3 | This course is 5 credit hours. |
NOTE: Additional ANT courses beyond the four courses (12 credit hours) identified above may not count toward the anthropology major at the receiving four-year institution. Meet with your academic advisor for more information.
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
