Anthropology 2008-2009 |
| Essential
to an understanding of the global arena and sensitivity to the people
who have inhabited it, Anthropology, the science of humankind, views
humans from the broadest possible perspective. Because of its study of
culture and human behavior, anthropology is a social science; in its
study of human physical traits, anthropology is a biological science.
To investigate human behavior, anthropologists take their data from
non-literate societies as well as communities in industrial nations of
the world. From this wide perspective, anthropology helps us understand
other peoples and thereby enables us to better understand ourselves. It
is an informative, exciting, and challenging science that should be
part of every informed citizen's education. |
Career Opportunities |
Anthropology
as a major or as a series of related adjunct courses serves as a basic
springboard for understanding and working within the global arena.
Anthropology graduates find opportunities in colleges, universities,
and museums as teachers and researchers, in federal and state
governments as community planners, social science and public health
analysts, archaeologists, and education officers.
There are also employment possibilities with the United Nations,
UNESCO, and World Health organizations. International corporations with
offices and plants overseas need anthropologists, as do consulting
firms that deal with both private corporations and governments.
With the basic anthropology courses offered at Foothill, you can
transfer to most of the universities in the country. You may add
statistics and business principles to enhance employment possibilities.
See the Department of Anthropology Website:
http://www.foothill.edu/bss/anthropology/ |
Units required for Major: 32 |
| Units required for Certificate: 12-16 |
Associate Degree Requirements: |
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include :
• All General Education requirements
• Core courses (16 Units)
• Support courses (8 Units)
• Electives (8 Units)
• Other graduation requirements as appropriate.
NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a
letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all
Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates. |
NOTE:
Students having difficulty attaining an Associate in Arts degree
because of timing or availability of classes should consult with a
counselor to submit a petition for course substitution. |
Core Courses: (16 units) |
Select four of the following:
ANTH 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (4 units)
ANTH 2A Cultural Anthropology (4 units)
ANTH 3 Prehistory: The Search for Lost Civilizations (4 units)
ANTH 4 First Peoples of North America (4 units)
ANTH 8 Introduction to Archaeology (4 units) |
Support Courses: (8 units) |
ANTH 2B Patterns of Culture (4 units)
ANTH 5 Magic, Science & Religion (4 units)
ANTH 6 Peoples of Africa (4 units)
ANTH 8L Archaeology Laboratory (1 unit)
ANTH 11 Archaeological Field Methods (4 units)
ANTH 11B Archaeology Survey (2 units)
ANTH 34H Honors Institute Seminar in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 35 Department Honors Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 36 Special Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 50 Medical Anthropology: Methods & Practice (4 units)
GEOG 1 Physical Geography (5 units)
or GEOG 2 Human Geography (4 units) |
Elective Courses: (8 units*) |
BIOL 1C Evolution, Systematics & Ecology (6 units)
BIOL 10 General Biology - Basic Principles (5 units)
HIST 8 History of Latin America (4 units)
HIST 9 History of Contemporary Europe (4 units)
or HIST 9H Honors History of Contemporary Europe (4 units)
HIST 18 Introduction to Middle Eastern Civilization (4 units)
HIST 19 History of Asia: China/Japan (4 units)
HUMN 1A Humanities & the Modern Experience (4 units)
LING 26 Language, Mind & Society (4 units)
or ENGL 26 Language, Mind & Society (4 units)
SOC 30 Social Psychology (4 units)
SOC 40 Aspects of Marriage & Family (4 units)
SOCS 20 Cross-Cultural Perspectives for a Multicultural Society (4 units)
WMN 5 Introduction to Women's Studies (4 units)
*Students may also use courses listed under "Support Courses" for
electives. One course cannot count for both support and elective units. |
Certificate information |
Anthropology
certificates are an excellent way to signify an interest in a
particular subject area. The certificate indicates to 4-year
institutions and professionals that as a student or employee you will
be serious, capable, and academically minded.
Certificates of Proficiency for concentrations in Anthropology are
awarded to any student who takes three or more courses in a specific
anthropology subfield with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. These
concentrations convey a specific skill set within anthropology and
students are encouraged to seek multiple certificates.
To request a certificate please visit: http://www.foothill.edu/bss/cert/index.php |
Medical Anthropology Certificate of Proficiency (16 units) |
ANTH 50 Medical Anthropology: Methods & Practice (4 units)
And one of the following:
ANTH 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (4 units)
ANTH 5 Magic, Science & Religion (4 units)
And 8 units from the following:
BIOL 14 Human Biology (5 units)
BIOL 40A Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 units)
or BIOL 40B Human Anatomy & Physiology (5 units)
PSYC 4 Introduction to Psychobiology (4 units)
PSYC 10 Introduction to Social Research (4 units)
PSYC 40 Human Development (4 units)
SOC 19 Sociology of Alcohol & Drugs (4 units)
ANTH 34H Honors Institute Seminar in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 35 Department Honors Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 36 Special Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units) |
Physical Anthropology Certificate of Proficiency (13 units) |
ANTH 1 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (4 units)
ANTH 1L Physical Anthropology Laboratory (1 unit)
And 8 units from the following:
BIOL 1C Evolution, Systematics & Ecology (6 units)
BIOL 10 General Biology (5 units)
BIOL 12 Human Genetics (4 units)
ANTH 34H Honors Institute Seminar in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 35 Department Honors Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 36 Special Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units) |
Archaeology Certificate of Proficiency (12 units) |
Select 8 units from the following:
ANTH 3 Prehistory: The Search for Lost Civilizations (4 units)
ANTH 4 First Peoples of North America (4 units)
ANTH 8 Introduction to Archaeology (4 units)
ANTH 8L Archaeology Laboratory (2 units)
ANTH 11 Archaeological Field Methods (4 units)
ANTH 11B Archaeology Survey (2 units)
And 4 units from the following:
HIST 8 History of Latin America (4 units)
HIST 15 History of Mexico (4 units)
HIST 18 Introduction to Middle Eastern Civilization (4 units)
HIST 19 History of Asia: China/Japan (4 units)
GEOG 1 Physical Geography (4 units)
GEOG 12 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (5 units)
GEOL 10 Introductory Geoscience (4 units)
GEOL 11 Evolution of the Earth (4 units)
ANTH 34H Honors Institute Seminar in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 35 Department Honors Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 36 Special Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units) |
Cultural Anthropology Certificate of Proficiency (12 units) |
Select 8 units from the following:
ANTH 2A Cultural Anthropology (4 units)
ANTH 2B Patterns of Culture (4 units)
ANTH 5 Magic, Science & Religion (4 units)
ANTH 6 Peoples of Africa (4 units)
ANTH 4 First Peoples of North America (4 units)
And 4 units from the following:
COMM 12 Intercultural Communication (4 units)
ENGL 25 Introduction to Descriptive & Historical Linguistics (4 units)
orENGL 25H Honors Introduction to Descriptive & Historical Linguistics (4 units)
orLING 25 Introduction to Descriptive & Historical Linguistics (4 units)
orLING 25H Honors Introduction to Descriptive & Historical Linguistics (4 units)
ENGL 26 Language, Mind & Society (4 units)
or LING 26 Language, Mind & Society (4 units)
GEOG 2 Human Geography (4 units)
GEOG 12 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (5 units)
HIST 9 History of Contemporary Europe (4 units)
or HIST 9H Honors History of Contemporary Europe (4 units)
HUMN 1A Humanities & the Modern Experience (4 units)
MUS 7D Contemporary Musical Styles: The Beatles in the Culture of Popular Music (4 units)
MUS 8 Music of Multicultural America (4 units)
SOCS 20 Cross-Cultural Perspectives for a Multicultural Society (4 units)
SOC 30 Social Psychology (4 units)
or PSYC 30 Social Psychology (4 units)
SOC 40 Aspects of Marriage & Family (4 units)
WMN 5 Introduction to Women's Studies (4 units)
ANTH 34H Honors Institute Seminar in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 35 Department Honors Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units)
ANTH 36 Special Projects in Anthropology (1-4 units) |
Academic Year: 2008-2009 |
DE ANZA COURSES: All
same or similar De Anza courses may be substituted (by petition) for
Foothill Business and Social Science (BSS) courses and Social Science
General Education requirements, regardless of units. The unit total for
the A.A. degree remains the same. |