Anthropology
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will identify and summarize the theories of human evolution, different hominid species, prehistoric development, and the emergence of culture.
2. Students will identify and summarize the primary accepted theories of human origins and biocultural adaptations.
3. Students will identify and summarize the key concepts, methods, and theory in the study of cultural diversity, social institutions, linguistics, and cultural change among world peoples.
4. Students will identify and summarize the primary elements of biological, cultural, and social evolution of humans from past to present day.
5. Students will identify and summarize the methods and theory in the excavation and interpretation of material remains of peoples past and present.
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Field of Study - 18 Credit Hours 1 | ||
| ANTH 2301 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 2302 | Introduction to Archeology | 3 |
| ANTH 2351 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| HUMA 2323 | World Cultures | 3 |
| or ANTH 2346 | General Anthropology | |
| Select a minimum of two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Minority Studies | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| STC Core Curriculum - 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Complete 42 credit hours of required Core Curriculum 2,3 | 42 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Courses taken to fulfill field of study requirements must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum Requirements.
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In addition to the courses in the Social Sciences Field of Study, the student is required to take 42 credit hours from the STC Core Curriculum.
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Students who select a 3 credit hour Mathematics course to fulfill the Mathematics component of the Core Curriculum must take 4 credit hours to complete the Component Area Option for the Core Curriculum.
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Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| HIST 1301 or HIST 2327 |
United States History I or Mexican-American History I |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ANTH 2301 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| Anthropology Elective | 3 | |
Select one of the following: |
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| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Minority Studies | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 or HIST 2328 |
United States History II or Mexican-American History II |
3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II - Rhetoric | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Anthropology Elective | 3 | |
Select one of the following: |
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| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Minority Studies | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| Creative Arts Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Component Area Option - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
Select one of the following: |
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| Learning Framework | ||
| Learning Framework | ||
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communications | ||
| Business and Professional Communication | ||
| Discussion and Small Group Communication | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | ||
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective - Core Curriculum | 3-4 | |
Recommended: |
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| College Algebra | ||
| ANTH 2302 | Introduction to Archeology | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| HUMA 2323 or ANTH 2346 |
World Cultures or General Anthropology |
3 |
| ANTH 2351 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
| Component Area Option - Core Curriculum (if required) | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |