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Anthropology

Associate of Arts Degree

Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures throughout history. This program’s approach includes archaeology, biological/physical anthropology, cultural anthropology and linguistics.

Understand cultural and biological diversity in a comprehensive way; inspired by humanities and social and natural sciences. This program’s approach is enriched by an emphasis on interdisciplinary activities and perspectives, commitment to the community, and extensive opportunities for fieldwork and student research projects. Archaeological and biological perspectives provide insights into the dynamic nature of ethnic and cultural identity and technological and environmental change in prehistoric North America and the ways that evolutionary heritage has shaped modern physiology.

Contemporary issues are examined, such as impacts of extractive industries on the sustainability of the natural environment and local communities, language death and linguistic diversity, the self-determination of indigenous peoples, gender ideologies, and cultural influences on health and illness around the globe. 

Higher level courses in research are designed to equip students with the tools and framework needed to conduct anthropological research and succeed in upper-level courses. Opportunities for paid cultural resource management internships and positions are offered.

Course Number CourseCredits
ANTH 1100 Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3
ANTH 1200 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
ANTH 1210 Climate Change and the Human Experience 3
ANTH 1300 Intro to Archaeology 3
ANTH 2020 Material Culture Studies 3
GEOG 1020 Intro to Human Geography 3

 

Students must choose thirteen (13) credits from the following departments:

  1. ANTHROPOLOGY
  2. AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
  3. ART
  4. BIOLOGY
  5. ECONOMICS
  6. G&R
  7. GEOGRAPHY
  8. GEOLOGY
  9. HISTORY
  10. PSYCHOLOGY
  11. SOCIOLOGY
  12. STATISTICS
  13. ZOOLOGY

CourseCredits
Writing Level I 3
Writing Level II 3
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3
Arts 3
Humanities 3
Lab Science 4
Math 3
Oral Communication 3
University Studies 1

Total Credit Hours: 60




Anthropology Faculty

Todd Guenther

Professor of Anthropology and History

Todd Guenther is passionate about anthropology and getting his students the field experience needed for the next level.

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Alpine Science Institute
Alpine Science Institute

If you have an interest in anthropology, environmental science, geospatial information systems technology (GIST), or outdoor education you can begin your studies and career on top of the Rocky Mountains as part of the Alpine Science Institute at Central Wyoming College.  

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