Dec 04, 2024

Catalog 2023-2024

Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Online

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 (biological 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 Merck 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

Pathway

Social Sciences Pathway

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).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 125 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Biological 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

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 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).

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:

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

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

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.

AASD 101 - Introduction to Africana Studies 3 Credit(s).
ANTH 103 - Introduction to Archaeology 3 Credit(s).
ANTH 104 - Cultures of East Asia 3 Credit(s).
ANTH 111 - Introduction to African Civilizations 3 Credit(s).
ANTH 193 - Topics in Anthropology 3 Credit(s).
ANTH 208 - Qualitative Research Methods 3 Credit(s).
GLBL 101 - Introduction to Global Studies 3 Credit(s).
HIST 127 - Native American History 3 Credit(s).
or
NAST 127 - Native American History 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 141 - The Sociology of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture 3 Credit(s).

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:

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.