Nov 21, 2024

Catalog 2016-17

Catalog 2016-17 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology, Humanities and Social Sciences Transfer Pattern

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Important Information

Short Description

This transfer pattern is designed for students who want to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. Anthropology is the study of what makes us human. This includes the study of cultures around the world (cultural anthropology), human biology and evolution (physical anthropology), and ancient societies (archaeology).

Type of Credential

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Transfer Pattern – Anthropology

Program Code

P 110

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinators:

West Side, Anne MacLellan
443-840-4202 or amaclellan@ccbcmd.edu

East Side, Nelda Nix-McCray
443-840-1920 or nnix@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Anthropology, see DSST and International Baccalaureate. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities (PHIL 101 , PHIL 103 , or PHIL 240 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (CSIT 101 or CSIT 120 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

HIST 101 or HIST 111 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences (with lab) 4 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4

HIST 102 or HIST 112 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 3 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 34-36 Credits

General Education Requirements:

ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Students must have at least 60 credits for an associate degree. Students who choose to take 3 credits of Mathematics and 7 credits of Biological and Physical Sciences, rather than 4 and 8, may need to take an additional class in order to reach at least 60 credits.

Arts and Humanities (PHIL 101 , PHIL 103 , or PHIL 240 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences (one must have a lab) 7-8 Credit(s).
Information Technology (CSIT 101 or CSIT 120 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 24-27 Credits

Program Requirements:

Two Semester Sequence

Choose a two semester sequence from the list:

HIST 101 - Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval History 3 Credit(s). **
HIST 102 - Western Civilization II: Modern History 3 Credit(s).
HIST 111 - History of the United States I 3 Credit(s). **
HIST 112 - History of the United States II 3 Credit(s).

Critical Thinking

Choose one course from this list.

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 240 - Ethics 3 Credit(s). **

Additional Program Requirements

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select 9-17 credits to reach a minimum of 60 credits for the degree. Electives beyond the 9 credits can be additional Anthropology classes, or classes elsewhere in the college. Transfer institutions vary in their anthropology major requirements. Electives should be chosen based on transfer institution requirements.

ANTH 103 - Introduction to Archaeology 3 Credit(s).
ANTH 201 - Globalization in Cross Cultural Perspective 3 Credit(s).
HIST 127 - Native American History 3 Credit(s).
or
NAST 127 - Native American History 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60 min*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

** These courses can also be used to satisfy General Education electives.

Transfer Pattern Description

This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Anthropology. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree, program, and elective requirements, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with an advisor for information about specific requirements.

Four-year institutions vary in their requirements for an Anthropology major. It is recommended that a student consult with an advisor at the transfer institution as soon as possible in order to choose courses at CCBC that meet the requirements at the four-year institution.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

determine the focus of each of the “four fields” of anthropology and the relationship of anthropology to the other social sciences;
apply the concept of culture and cultural relativism approach in class discussion and/or the writing about cultures different from their own;
prepare and execute written and oral communication with objectivity, conciseness, and clarity;
evaluate and critique research methods used in anthropological and other social science fieldwork;
analyze cultural diversity as it plays a role throughout the coursework;
evaluate examples of applied anthropology in order to determine the effectiveness of using anthropological knowledge to address social problems; and
evaluate sources of print and Internet information on cultural diversity and other topics.