Anthropology, A.A.

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Anthropology is the study of human variation over space and time. This allows us to study living cultures from around the world (Cultural Anthropology) as well as ancient ones (Archaeology). We also study human biological development and variation (Physical Anthropology). Anthropology is unique because it provides a holistic view of the human experience (both nature and nurture) and it prepares students to be successful in an increasingly interconnected global society.

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Program CIP Code: 45.0201

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The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
HIST #3## - American History Elective Credits: 3 ¹
MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credits: 3

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

XXXX 1411 - Beginning Foreign Language I Credits: 4 ²

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15-16

⁷The BS Transfer Specialization has 61 semester credit hours total minimum credit for the AA.

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing Credits: 3
HIST #3## - American History Elective Credits: 3 ¹
ANTH 2301 - Physical Anthropology (Lecture) Credits: 3
ANTH 2101 - Physical Anthropology (Lab) Credits: 1

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

XXXX 1412 - Beginning Foreign Language II Credits: 4 ²

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3 OR
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credits: 3
MATH #3## - Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Semester Total: 14-16

⁷The BS Transfer Specialization has 61 semester credit hours total minimum credit for an AA.

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

XXXX #3## - Language, Philosophy, & Culture Elective Credits: 3 ¹
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credits: 3
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
BIOL #3## - Biology Elective Credits: 3 ⁴OR
CHEM #3## - Chemistry Elective Credits: 3 ⁵

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

XXXX 2311 - Intermediate Foreign Language I Credits: 3 ²

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

MATH #3## - Mathematics Elective Credits: 3 ²

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

XXXX #3## - Creative Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credits: 3
GEOG 1302 - Human Geography Credits: 3 OR
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

ANTH 2302 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3 OR
ANTH 2346 - General Anthropology Credits: 3
XXXX 2312 - Intermediate Foreign Language II Credits: 3 ²

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

ANTH 2302 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Approved Elective Credits: 3 ⁶

Semester Total: 15

Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree: 60

^{1, 3}A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
² All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish.
⁴ Biology electives: BIOL 1308 , BIOL 1413 .
⁵ Chemistry elective: CHEM 1305 , CHEM 1405 , or CHEM 1311 .
⁶ Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.
⁷ The BS Transfer Specialization has 61 semester credit hours.