About Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of people, cultures, and how humans have changed over time. You’ll learn about ancient tools, traditions, and how people live around the world. Our classes are fun and hands-on, with chances to ask big questions and explore exciting ideas. You might study fossils, visit museums, or learn about different languages and customs. Anthropology helps you understand others and see the world in new ways.

If you’re curious about people and the past, this is the perfect place to start your journey. Come discover what makes us human!

Associate Degree Options

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Associate in Arts-DTA with Emphasis in Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of people throughout the world, their evolutionary history, how they behave, adapt to different environments, communicate and socialise with one another. The study of anthropology is concerned both with the biological features that make us human (such as physiology, genetic makeup, nutritional history and evolution) and with social aspects (such as language, culture, politics, family and religion).  Students pursuing a degree in Anthropology should follow a program leading to the Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA and then transfer to a college or university that offers Anthropology as a major.


Length of Program: 90 credits
Average Salary: $88,944

Career Outlook

A degree in anthropology can lead to many different jobs. You can work in museums, helping to take care of important artifacts. Some people work in the field, digging up fossils or learning about old cultures. Others help businesses understand people better or work with communities to solve problems.

Anthropologists can work in schools, the government, health care, or even in TV and movies as advisors. This degree teaches you how to think carefully, ask good questions, and understand others—skills that are useful in many careers. With more people interested in culture and history, job opportunities are growing.

 

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