Anthropology

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  • Units to complete: 90-93
  • Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 6

Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

Anthropology studies humans and cultures in the past and present. Anthropology draws on the social and biological sciences, as well as the humanities and physical sciences. Anthropologists apply their knowledge to understand humans and solve humans’ problems.

In addition to potentially preparing students to sell their skills in the work-world, studies in anthropology at SCC are designed to benefit life-long learning. SCC anthropology courses are designed to be of value to students as citizens of the nation and world, as community members, and ultimately as empathetic and caring humans.

Course offerings in Anthropology include:

  • Survey of Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Biological Anthropology
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Environmental Anthropology
  • Anarchy and Anthropology
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Food, Culture and Politics
  • Medical Anthropology
  • Global Cultures
  • Independent Study

SCC Anthropology students have later worked in many occupational fields including:

Teaching
Journalism/Media
Writing
Scientific Research
Global Health
Human-centered Design
Social Justice, Labor, Environmental and Community Organizing
Corporate Advertising
Educational Administration
Food Systems
Small Business
Cultural Resource Management
Archaeology
Primate Caretaking
Martial Arts
Military Service

Faculty

Peter Knutson
University of Washington, Ph.D.
New School for Social Research, B.A.
Stanford University, undergraduate work
Peter.knutson@seattlecolleges.edu

Susan Barclay
American University of Beirut, M.A.
University of Notre Dame, B.A.
Susan.barclay@seattlecolleges.edu

Huma Mohibullah
University of British Columbia, Ph.D.
Huma.mohibullah@seattlecolleges.edu

Justine Way
University of Chicago Ph.D.
Justine.way@seattlecolleges.edu