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Catalog 2018-19 
    
Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration


  

 

Important Information


Short Description


This area of concentration 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
Area of Concentration – Anthropology

Program Code


A 110

Contacts and Additional Information


Program Coordinators:

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

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

Additional Information:

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*


Semester 2


Semester 3


  • Program Requirement - Two-Semester Sequence (HIST 101  or HIST 111 3 Credit(s).
  • Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences (with lab) 4 Credit(s).
  • Program Electives 9 Credit(s).

Semester 4


  • Program Requirement - Two-Semester Sequence (HIST 102  or HIST 112 3 Credit(s).
  • Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3 Credit(s).
  • Program Electives 8 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Area of Concentration*


General Education Requirements and Electives - 34-36 Credits


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).
  • Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 24-26 Credits


Concentration Requirements:


Two-Semester Sequence

Choose a two-semester sequence from the list:

Critical Thinking

Choose one course from this list.

Additional Concentration Requirements

Program Electives:


Select 9-17 credits from the following list of recommended electives to attain 60 credits for the degree. Additional electives beyond this list may be selected to complete the degree requirements with the approval of the Program Coordinator/Academic Dean. Electives should be chosen based on transfer institution requirements.

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*


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.

**May also be used to satisfy General Education electives.

 

Area of Concentration Description


This area of concentration 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, concentration, 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.

Area of Concentration Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this area of concentration, students will be able to:

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