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

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Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022.

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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.

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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.