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.
Students must choose thirteen (13) credits from the following departments:
- ANTHROPOLOGY
- AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
- ART
- BIOLOGY
- ECONOMICS
- G&R
- GEOGRAPHY
- GEOLOGY
- HISTORY
- PSYCHOLOGY
- SOCIOLOGY
- STATISTICS
- ZOOLOGY
Course | Credits |
---|---|
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 HistoryTodd Guenther is passionate about anthropology and getting his students the field experience needed for the next level.
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.