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Anthropology
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts in Teaching
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Anthropology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
The guided pathway in Anthropology combines Anthropology courses with Core courses to complete the associate degree. An Associate of Arts degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to careers such as Cultural and Environmental Resource Management, Medical Anthropology and Public Health, Urban Planning, Forensics, and many others.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Anthropology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1411* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ANTH 2346 – General Anthropology* This is a Core course. OR
- ANTH 2302 – Introduction to Archeology* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your success coach for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you wish to major in Anthropology.
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Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Anthropology.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1412*
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. OR
- MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
CHOOSE ONE:
- HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- ARTS 1303 – Art History I* This is a Core course.
- ARTS 1304 – Art History II* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your success coach for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request a program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
ANTH 2401 – Physical Anthropology* This is a Core course.
ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology*
HIST 2321 – World Civilizations I*
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2311*
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your success coach for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice of universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in December 2023, if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2024.
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Check with your success coach for important deadlines & dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2312*
CHOOSE ONE:
- GEOL 1403 – Physical Geology* This is a Core course. OR
- ENVR 1402 – Environmental Science II* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your success coach for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS