Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of what makes us human. Some anthropologists study the past through archaeology, to see how human groups lived hundreds or thousands of years ago to the recent times. Others gain an understanding of different societies around the world by living among them and immersing themselves in their daily lives. Still others focus on human biology, evolution, and forensics. The Anthropology Department offers a wide range of online and in-class lecture-based and hands-on courses for general interest or for working toward an eventual major.

Career

In addition to teaching at a college, potential careers include jobs with the local, national, and international governmental organizations including the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Park Service; tourism; private businesses, non-profit and community-based organizations working to improve the lives of people and the environment; museums; independent research institutes; the media; forensics; archaeology; law and criminal justice; and many others.

Associate Degrees

AA

A degree in anthropology can be applied to a wide variety of careers, including education, museums, crime investigation, disaster relief, tourism, national and international business, social justice, environmental advocacy, research, archaeological work almost anywhere in the world, health care and planning, and managerial governmental positions from the local to the national levels.

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Anthropology Program Map

Department/Program URL:

https://philosophy.highline.edu/

GPA Requirement:

2.0

Number of Credits:

Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:

Accurately identify core terminology and concepts in the four subfields of anthropology.
Describe and compare the cultural diversity of past societies.
Effectively identify and explain the strengths and limitations of methods utilized to reconstruct or otherwise interpret the past.
Discuss the concept of race as a social construct as opposed to being biologically valid.
Explain the human fossil record and biological diversity based on the process of evolution.
Describe cultures in a non-value-laden context.