Anthropology
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
This two-year pathway is designed for students who wish to complete an Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in Anthropology. Students in this pathway develop skills in critical and holistic thinking, cultural empathy, ethnographic writing, textual exegesis, data analysis, research design, oral and written communication, group communication and collaboration, and skills related to the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion and solidarity building.
Completion of this program allows students to transfer at the junior level into an Anthropology program at a four-year college or university. It also potentially inspires students to live lives of civic engagement, life-long learning and democratic participation. Holistic, empathetic, and flexible anthropological training enriches student lives and leads to creative pathways in many endeavors including global health and health care, journalism, politics, social service, medical research, international relations/law, non-profits, education, human interface with technology, government, tourism, and business.
Anthropology encompasses both social and natural sciences. At Seattle Central we offer a diverse selection of anthropological offerings dealing with human evolution, global cross-cultural studies, medical anthropology, archeology, food, environment, and courses relating to the analysis of daily life in the capitalist world. Some anthropology courses such Cultural, Biological, Survey, Archeology transfer directly to four-year institutions as equivalent courses. All other courses are recognized as anthropology electives in the transfer process. Some courses are offered quarterly while others are offered yearly. There is no necessary sequence and the primary prerequisite is eligibility for English 101.
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Program Information
The Anthropology pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
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A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associates degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Global Health, Social Work, Literature, Environmental Studies, Sociology, Geography, Labor Studies, Community and Environmental Planning, Museum Studies, Natural Resources, Zoology, Sociology, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges. BAS degrees are typically terminal degrees. See an Advisor for more information.
Seattle Central has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. Anthropology graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an education plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find Anthropology programs in Washington state or around the country.
The Anthropology pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts DTA (AA) degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
Units
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start and is constrained by 6 quarters, but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level. Some classes listed may require a pre-requisite class. Some courses are offered in a variety of formats including online (e-learning), in-person, and hybrid. Available formats vary by quarter. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
- Attend New Student Orientation.
- Explore careers and majors: workshops, counseling, and the First Year and Career Services Center.
- Visit the Financial Aid Office to explore how to pay for college.
- Transfer previous college credits to Central if applicable.
- Take the Math and English placement if needed.
Quarter 1, 18 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| Anthropology | Choose a course | 5 |
| World Languages 1 or Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts | 5 | |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| Anthropology | Choose a course | 5 |
| World Languages 3 and Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 107 or MATH 116 or MATH& 146 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Anthropology | Choose a course | 5 |
| World Languages 3 or Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World Lab Science | 5 | |
| Anthropology | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| Anthropology | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts | 5 |
Quarter 6, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| Anthropology | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_ANTH
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
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