Anthropology
Program Description: The Associate of Arts degree in Anthropology is intended to match, within the constraints of the Core Curriculum, the course of study for the first two years of a typical anthropology program at a four-year college or university. It also provides the flexibility for students desiring only an associate degree to specialize the program to individual interests
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - English Composition I | 3 | Select a course from the Communication core area. | Core |
| ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology | 3 | Area of Concentration | Core |
| HIST 1301 - United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History core area. | Core |
| Creative Arts Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Creative Arts core area. | Core |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences core area. Students should check with their senior institution for which one to take. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| MATH 1324 - Business Mathematics I | 3 | Or select a course from the Math core area. Students should check with their senior institution for which one to take. | Core |
| ENGL 1302 - English Composition II | 3 | Or select a course from the Communication core area. | Core |
| ANTH 2301 - Physical Anthropology OR ANTH 2401 - Physical Anthropology w/lab | 3 | Area of Concentration | |
| HIST 1302 - United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History core area. | Core |
| Social & Behavioral Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Social & Behavioral Science core area. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking | 3 | Or select a from the Component Area of the core. | |
| Life and Physical Science Core Course | 3 | Select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences core area. Students should check with their senior institution for which one to take. | |
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government | 3 | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Course | 3 | Select a course from the Language, Philosophy and Culture core. | |
| ANTH 2346 - Introduction to Anthropology | 3 | Area of Concentration | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| ANTH 2302 - Introduction to Archeology | 3 | Area of Concentration | Core |
| Component Area Course option | 3 | Select a course from the Component Area of the core. | Core |
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government | 3 | Government Core Curriculum | Core |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | Restricted electives must be chosen from among the following courses: ECON 2301, ECON 2302, GEOG 1302, GEOG 1303, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2308 | |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | Restricted electives must be chosen from among the following courses: ECON 2301, ECON 2302, GEOG 1302, GEOG 1303, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2306 | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours | ||
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Arts degree | |||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Communicate Effectively
- Practice personal and social responsibility
- Demonstrate social, cultural, and global competencies
- Prepare to engage in life-long learning
- Work collaboratively
Transfer Information
This Anthropology degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site: https://www.blinn.edu/transfer-information/
Anthropology degrees can transfer to Texas A&M University, Texas State University, Steven F. Austin University, Tarleton State University, and more. It’s strongly recommended that students touch base with advising with the university interested in to confirm transfer requirements.
Blinn College Transfer Resources:
Employment Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook- US Department of Labor
Career Information
Anthropologists can be employed in a number of fields including business, Center for Disease Control & Prevention, National and State Parks, US Department of Justice, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to name a few.
You can find additional information about careers in Anthropology at the American Anthropological Association website at: https://www.americananthro.org/AdvanceYourCareer/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=1783&navItemNumber=742&navItemNumber=580
Common Job Titles: Anthropologist, Researcher, Applied Anthropologist, Corporate Anthropologist, Museum Technician and Conservator, Research Assistant.
Regional Labor Market Information: Expected compensation for Anthropologists are $18 - 40 per hour, $37,000 – 82,000 per year. Current Labor Market Information for Museum Curators and Technician positions with a Bachelor’s degree in the Blinn College District have an expected entry compensation of $22,231 per year for new workers with a mean expected compensation of $43,651 for experienced workers. (Source: https://texaslmi.com/LMIbyCategory/Wages )