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12/1/2023 2:43:43 PM
Anthropology, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 60
Anthropology is the study of humanity and its cultural diversity and biological evolution and adaptation. Courses offered examine human behavior in ancient contexts (archaeology), contemporary society (cultural anthropology), and biological evolution of humanity (biological anthropology). Students interested in anthropology as a major should consult the catalog of their transfer school of social, physical and life science requirements appropriate to the first two years of study.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Anthropology) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Describe the major sub-disciplines of anthropology; explain the scientific basis for human evolution.
- Describe the evolution of human cultures through diverse strategies of adapting to environmental conditions.
- Discuss the development of archaeological theory and interpretations of cultural history.
- Articulate the diversity of religion in order to discuss how religion relates to aspects of secular life.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| ANT 101 ◊ Introduction to Anthropology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| ANT 103 ◊ Cultural Anthropology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-4 |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
Note: Take Social and Behavioral Science course, excluding Anthropology courses.
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 15 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
| ANT 102 ◊ Introduction to Biological Anthropology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| ANT 103 ◊ Cultural Anthropology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| ANT 105 ◊ Digging Into Archaeology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
May be used as Program Electives or in place of some General Education Courses.
| ART 111 ◊ Ancient to Medieval Art | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| ART 114 ◊ Survey of Asian Art | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| GEO 104 ◊ Contemporary World Cultures | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HIS 121 ◊ History of Western Civilization to 1700 | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HIS 141 ◊ World History to 1500 | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HIS 156 ◊ African History | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| HIS 171 ◊ History of Latin America I | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
Note: choose media specific electives (up to 6).
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See ANT course descriptions.
Chairperson: Eugene Muhammad, Ext. 3994, email: eugenemuhammad@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |