每日大赛

Anthropology A.A.

Anthropology A.A.

This program introduces students to the study of human cultures, societies, and evolution while preparing them with the foundational coursework needed to seamlessly continue toward a bachelor’s degree in anthropology.

Information

Area of Interest: School of Communication, Arts and Media Technologies, School of Social Sciences, Education and Human Services

Program Location: Hardin Valley Campus, Online

Outcome: Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Anthropology A.A.

If you want a deeper understanding of what it means to be human from an historical, biological, linguistic and cultural perspective, then consider 每日大赛’s anthropology pathway. This pathway prepares students for transfer by equipping them with basic skills critical for success in research, teaching, advocacy, public service and hands-on experience. 

Typical job opportunities: state or federal government offices, resource management, nonprofit and community-based organizations, corporate and business research, museums, academia, medical examiner’s offices or law enforcement.

Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.

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Anthropology A.A.

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A.S. Anthropology

Credit Hours Curriculum Co-Curricular Experiences
Before You Start  
  • Complete the Enrollment Checklist
  • Participate in Orientation
  • Complete Career Exploration
0-15 hours
  • COLL 1000 First Year Seminar Foundational Courses
  • ENGL 1010 English Composition I Foundational Courses
  • ASL/FREN/ SPAN Intermediate Modern Language Elective Foundational Courses
  • History Elective Foundational Courses
  • Humanities/Fine Arts elective Foundational Courses
  • ANTH 1230 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Career Immersion Experiences
  • Meet with your Success Coach
  • Draft a resume with Career Development
  • Introduction to Anthropology as a career
16-30 hours
  • ENGL 1020 English Composition II Foundational Courses
  • ASL/FREN/ SPAN Intermediate Modern Language Elective Foundational Courses
  • History Elective Foundational Courses
  • Mathematics Elective Foundational Courses
  • ANTH 1430 Prehistoric Archaeology Career Immersion Experiences
  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan
  • Participate in Project-Based Learning
31-45 hours

 

  • COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 Fundamentals of Communication or Public Speaking (Recommend COMM 2045) Foundational Courses
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective Foundational Courses
  • Guided Elective (1 hour) Foundational Courses
  • Natural Sciences Elective (Recommend BIOL 1110) Foundational Courses
  • ANTH 1130 Introduction to Biological/Physical Anthropology
  • Met with Academic Advisor
  • Update your Resume
  • Participate in Transfer Fair
46-60+ hours
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective^^
  • Natural Sciences Elective (Recommended: BIOL 1120) Foundational Courses
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (Recommend PHIL 1040- Introduction to Ethics) Foundational Courses
  • Guided Elective (Recommend ANTH 2590 Special Topics in Anthropology: Anthropological Skills and Careers) Career Immersion Experiences OR Mathematics Elective Foundational Courses if UTK Transfer
  • Meet with Transfer University Rep
  • Participate in Experiential Learning
  • Complete Exit Checklist

Legend:

Foundational Courses - Foundational Courses (General Education)
Career Immersion Experiences - Career Immersion Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field.

 

Contact Information

Dean of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services Department Head of Social Sciences

Jonathan Fowler
jafowler@pstcc.edu
865-694-6464

Jesse Cragwall
jrcragwall@pstcc.edu
865-539-7433

Anthropology Faculty Member

 

Judy Sichler
jasichler@pstcc.edu
865-539-7138