In our culturally diverse society, developing an awareness of difference as well as human commonality is pertinent to any profession you choose. The A.A. in Anthropology builds a broad, insightful foundation in your pursuit of a four-year degree. A minor or second major in anthropology deserves consideration. Having an anthropological eye will enhance your experience during foreign study and travel while giving you firmer footing in international and cultural relations.
Degrees
A.A. with Emphasis, Anthropology – 60 credits
This program is designed to introduce students to the field of anthropology as a whole, encourage them to find their own anthropological directions and prepare them for more rigorous future education.
Anthropology is the study of humanity. This comprehensive discipline is divided into four subfields, including archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology. Connecting these subfields is a series of approaches that encourage the individual to be comparative in scope, evolutionary in depth and holistic in perspective.
Note: To earn the A.A. with Emphasis in Anthropology, students need to complete all requirements for a general A.A. degree, incorporating the specific requirements of their chosen emphasis. Careful planning with an academic advisor or counselor as well as with a member of the anthropology department is strongly advised to tailor the emphasis to meet the requirements of the student's chosen four-year college or university.
Coursework Program Planning GuideRequired Anthropology Emphasis Curriculum - 13 Credits
Taking anthropology courses beyond the five required courses is strongly recommended.
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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Anthropology Core Requirements - 7 Credits | ||
ANTH 1110 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 cr |
ANTH 1130 | Intro to Biological Anthropology | 3 cr |
ANTH 1131 | Intro to Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 cr |
Anthropology Electives (choose 2 from the following) - 6 Credits | ||
ANTH 1101 | Introduction to American Culture | 3 cr |
ANTH 1120 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 cr |
ANTH 1150 | Introduction to American Indian Culture | 3 cr |
ANTH 1160 | Migrants and Refugees | 3 cr |
ANTH 2100 | Visual Anthropology | 3 cr |
ANTH 2130 | Introduction to Medical Anthropology | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 13 |
General Electives - 18 Credits
Any course numbered 1000 level or higher from any discipline. This may include additional courses from the MnTC and/or health & physical education. The following Anthropology courses are not required, but may be taken and applied to general electives.
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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ANTH 1100 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 cr |
ANTH 2120 | Field Experience in Anthropology | 3 cr |
General Education Requirements - 27 Credits
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requires a minimum of 40 credits, some of which will be satisfied by the required anthropology curriculum. You must complete the MnTC courses that are specifically designated below. You may choose the other courses from each goal area from the list located at: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC.To streamline your degree, you are encouraged to choose MnTC Goal 3 and 6 courses that also meet MnTC Goal areas 8 and 10.
Goal | Description | Courses |
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Goal 1 | Communication
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3 courses |
Goal 2 | Critical Thinking
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Goal 3 | Natural Science
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2 courses |
Goal 4 | Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
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1 course |
Goal 5 | History/Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences
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3 courses |
Goal 6 | Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature
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3 courses |
Goal 7 | Human Diversity
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1 course |
Goal 8 | Global Perspective
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Goal 9 | Ethical and Civic Responsibility
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1 course |
Goal 10 | People and the Environment
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Total Credits: | 27 |
Health/Physical Education - 2 Credits
For a list of the requirements and courses, go to: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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Health | 1 cr | |
Physical Education | 1 cr |
Full-Time Recommended Course Of Study - 60 Credits
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Many B.A. cultural anthropology programs require a second language. For students interested in linguistic anthropology, two or more languages are strongly recommended. Students interested in biological anthropology should consider taking biology general elective courses in consultation with anthropology faculty. Students interested in archaeology should consider taking geography and history general elective courses in consultation with anthropology faculty.
Semester 1 - 16 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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ANTH 1110 | Cultural Anthropology* (Goal 5, 8) | 3 cr |
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills (Goal 1a) | 4 cr |
FREN 1101 OR SPAN 1101 |
Beginning French I (Goal 6b, 8) OR Beginning Spanish I (Goal 6b, 8) |
5 cr |
COMM 1100 | Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1c, 7) | 3 cr |
INTS 1000 | On Course: First Year Experience (Goal 2) | 1 cr |
Total Credits: | 16 |
Semester 2 - 15 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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ANTH 1130 | Intro to Biological Anthropology* (Goal 3a, 10) | 3 cr |
ANTH 1131 | Intro to Biological Anthropology Lab* (Goal 3a) | 1 cr |
ENG 1114 | The Research Paper (Goal 1b) | 3 cr |
FREN 1102 OR SPAN 1102 |
Beginning French II (Goal 6b, 8) OR Beginning Spanish II (Goal 6b, 8) |
5 cr |
ANTH 1101 | Intro to American Culture (Goal 7, 8) | 3 cr |
Total Credits: | 15 | |
* Course required for major |
Semester 3 - 15 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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ANTH 1120 | Intro to Archaeology (Goal 5, 7) | 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 3b elective | 4 cr | |
MnTC Goal 6a elective | 3 cr | |
MnTC Goal 4 elective | 3 cr | |
Health & PE | 2 cr | |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 4 - 14 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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ANTH 2130 | Intro to Medical Anthropology (Goal 8, 9) | 3 cr |
ANTH 1150 | Intro to American Indian Cultures (Goal 7, 10) | 3 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 elective (non-ANTH) | 3 cr | |
General electives | 5 cr | |
Total Credits: | 14 |