Anthropology (AA Degree)
The Associate of Arts degree in Anthropology is designed as and offers the student comprehensive preparation for transfer to the Anthropology bachelor's degree at all Arizona public universities. This degree provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline and all its subfields. Students completing this degree will transfer a minimum of 60 credits to all Arizona public universities.
Degree Information
What courses will I need to take?
AGEC-A Requirements (35 credits) |
All General Education coursework must be selected from approved AZ General Education Curriculum. |
Course | Course Title | Hours |
Composition (6 credits) | | |
ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
Mathematics (3 credits) | | |
MAT 140 (5) or higher (3). | College Mathematics w/ Algebra Review (5) | 3 |
Arts/Humanities (6 credits) | | |
Two courses from different disciplines. | | 6 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) | | |
Two courses from different disciplines. | Recommended: SOC 101 Intro to Sociology (3) | 6 |
Physical/Biological Sciences (8 credits) | | |
ANT 101 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 4 |
One course | One additional course | 4 |
Options (3-6 credits) | | |
Second Semester proficiency in any foreign language, excluding English to complete 35 AGEC credit hours | | 3-6 |
Special Requirements | | |
Must be met within the AGEC or degree requirements by a minimum of 2 courses. |
Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry | "W" |
Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness | "E" |
Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness | "C" |
Degree Core Requirements (19 credits) |
Course | Course Title | Hours |
ANT 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
ANT 103 | Culture and Language | 3 |
ANT 110 | Exploring Archaeology | 3 |
ANT 230 | Peoples of the Southwest | 3 |
ANT 241 | Anthropology of Religion | 3 |
ANT 250 | Peoples of the World | 4 |
Electives (6 credits) |
Any 6 credit hours of transferable coursework.The following are recommended: |
Course | Course Title | Hours |
Recommended | | |
MAT 160 or PSY 230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
What will I learn?
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- recognize human diversity, specifically differences within and between peoples;
- describe core research methods and theories employed within the discipline of anthropology;
- examine the concept of holism as it relates to the discipline of anthropology;
- define and apply key terms, concepts and theories of anthropology;
- demonstrate critical thinking skills through application and expression;
- and describe the relationship between globalization and the discipline of anthropology
How will my course placement affect my course sequence?
Placement testing requirements can vary, please select the courses that are most appropriate for your skill level. For additional information view the
Course Placement page.
Tracks based on current degree minimum requirements for English and Math.
English/Reading
Track 1:
ENG 095
ENG 099 + RDG 099
ENG 101
ENG 102
Track 2:
ENG 095
RDG 099
ENG 101A (combines ENG 099 + ENG 101)
ENG 102
Math
Track 1:
MAT 088
MAT 091
MAT 097
MAT 142
Track 2:
MAT 088
MAT 091
MAT 140 (combines MAT 097 + MAT 142)
Work with an advisor to ensure completion of your pathway in a timely manner.
