Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Anthropology. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including international relations/law, non-profits, museums/zoos, education, government, health care, tourism, and business. It also allows ...
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Anthropology. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including international relations/law, non-profits, museums/zoos, education, government, health care, tourism, and business. It also allows you to transfer into an Anthropology or related major at a four-year college or university.
Anthropology helps increase fluency in navigating settings that bring together different worldviews, languages, and traditions. The discipline provides the historical context and cross-cultural lens to thoughtfully talk about sameness and difference while also offering a deep-time perspective of humanity鈥檚 shared heritage and adaptation as a species. Students in this pathway develop skills in data analysis, research design, oral and written communication, group communication and collaboration, and become adept in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Competencies in these areas consistently rank at the top of employer wish lists.
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This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Anthropology. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in sectors including international relations/law, non-profits, museums/zoos, education, government, health care, tourism, and business. It also allows you to transfer into an Anthropology or related major at a four-year college or university.
Anthropology helps increase fluency in navigating settings that bring together different worldviews, languages, and traditions. The discipline provides the historical context and cross-cultural lens to thoughtfully talk about sameness and difference while also offering a deep-time perspective of humanity鈥檚 shared heritage and adaptation as a species. Students in this pathway develop skills in data analysis, research design, oral and written communication, group communication and collaboration, and become adept in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Competencies in these areas consistently rank at the top of employer wish lists.
F-1 international students must enroll full time (12+ units) each quarter and check in with the before the start of the quarter if enrolling in less than 12 units and/or before starting any work or volunteer experience.
If you need academic accommodations for a documented disability, please contact .
Step 1: Apply and register
at North Seattle 国产直播福利 anytime (the application is always free). Once you become a student, register for classes
using the
and go to the
for registration dates and tuition deadlines.
Step 2: See an advisor to
create a personalized educational plan
by the end of your second quarter. 国产直播福利 plan will include prerequisites, graduation requirements,
and transfer preparation if you plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.
Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List
90 Units
A sample schedule and quarterly to-do list are below.
The schedule and to-do list will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The guide assumes a fall
quarter start,
but you can begin in any quarter and start at any placement level.
Note about the sample schedule: Courses are offered in
and may not be offered each quarter. Click the button with arrows throughout the map to expand the section and view
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Quarter 1
To-Do List
17
UNITS
To-Do List
with your assigned advisor or retention specialist in Starfish to meet and discuss your goals.
Explore careers and majors through workshops, counseling and .
Come to the to get help with research; check out resources; access computers and study space; and create media projects.
Visit the Student Learning Center to learn about tutoring services offered in-person and online.
ANTH&100
Survey of Anthropology
5 units
ANTH&100 5 units
ANTH& 100:
Survey of Anthropology
Introduces the field of anthropology. Covers biological and cultural anthropology, linguistics, and archaeology. Survey of humans over time and space. Includes evolution, ethics, political structure, social structure, economics, and communication.
Course ID 0764745 Units
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 units
ENGL&101 5 units
ENGL& 101:
English Composition I
English 101 is a college-level writing course that emphasizes academic writing and major strategies of reading and writing analytically. Writing assignments focus on engaging with and responding to a variety of texts. Instruction encourages students to develop, through revision and reflection, as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Prereq: Eligibility for ENGL&101.
Course ID 0766505 Units
HIST&126
World Civ I
5 units
HIST&126 5 units
HIST& 126:
World Civilizations I
The history of human societies from the earliest complex societies through the end of the ancient world (circa 500 C.E.), with particular focus on social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic developments. Students apply a global perspective by studying ancient cultures, worldviews, and social institutions, as well as systems of thought and belief.
Course ID 0767455 Units
HDC&101
2 units
HDC&101 2 units
If not taking HDC 101, substitute with other electives. Please contact your advisor or retention specialist to discuss options.
Students pursuing the AA-DTA degree are required to take 8 or more units of Integrated Studies.
ENGL& 102:
Composition II
English 102 is a college-level research writing course that explores topics from a variety of sources and perspectives. Students learn to pose research questions and locate, evaluate, and integrate sources into written or multimodal compositions. Instruction encourages students to develop flexible research and writing strategies as well as exchange constructive feedback. The particular focus of sections of English102 varies by instructor. Students pursuing any degree path are welcome.
Course ID 0766515 Units
Integrated Studies: HUM&105 or any Visual, Literary and Performing Arts
Choose a course
5 units
Integrated Studies: HUM&105 or any Visual, Literary and Performing Arts 5 units
Students pursuing the AA-DTA degree are required to take 8 or more units of Integrated Studies.
Choose a course
Integrated Studies: HUM105
HUM 105:
Intercultural Communication
Examines the skills in communication and empathy required for intercultural communication. Includes an interdisciplinary study of diverse cultures and perspectives in the United States in the context of economic, political, and cultural globalization.
The course will examine numerical and categorical data, analyze sampling distributions, perform inference on numerical and categorical data, and explore relationship between quantitative variables. A statistical programming language will be used for statistical computation and graphics. Prereq: MATH 116 or MATH& 141 with a 2.0 or higher, or placement test.
Course ID 0773155 Units
MATH& 146:
Introduction to Statistics
Covers descriptive methods, probability and probability distributions, samples, decisions, hypothesis testing and statistical inferences. Fulfills QSR requirement for A.A. degree
Attend "Making Learning and Teaching Visible" campus event every spring.
Attend campus lectures and forums from the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences division.
ANTH130
World Cultures
5 units
ANTH130 5 units
ANTH 130:
World Cultures
Exploration of global cultural variation and traditions in the modern context of international capitalism. Using ethnographic approaches informed by the ideas of cultural relativism and transculturation, considers both Western and non-western cultures as well as indigenous and industrialized cultures.
Course ID 0764605 Units
BIOL&100 or BIOL&160 or GEOL&101
Choose a course
5 units
BIOL&100 or BIOL&160 or GEOL&101 5 units
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
Choose a course
BIOL& 100:
Survey of Biology
Intro to biological principles and concepts: cell biology, application of biological knowledge to problems of society, and development of an awareness of science. Lab included. For non-science majors.
Course ID 0770785 Units
BIOL& 160:
General Biology with Lab
Basic biological concepts with emphasis on biological molecules, cell structures and processes; diversity, phylogeny and ecology of living organisms; and an exploration of molecular genetics.
Course ID 0770795 Units
GEOL& 101:
Intro Physical Geology
Explores the physical properties and processes of the Earth, including: mineral and rock identification, the rock cycle, plate tectonics, surface processes, and natural hazards related to geologic features such as earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and others.
Course ID 0772035 Units
Physical Education, Science Fieldtrip or another Elective class
3 units
Physical Education, Science Fieldtrip or another Elective class 3 units
Work with your advisor to consider the best options for you such as other Human Development classes, PE courses, science fieldtrip classes, music classes or others.
Physical Education, Science Fieldtrip or another Elective class
Attend transfer workshops and connect with universities if you haven't already.
Contact Anthropology departments at potential universities.
Write your personal statement for university applications.
ANTH&206
Cultural Anthropology
5 units
ANTH&206 5 units
ANTH& 206:
Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to the study of human culture, including social organization, economics, political systems, religion, technology, art and language. Cultural perspective focuses on the interactions between large and small scale societies in an increasingly globalized world.
Course ID 0764795 Units
World Language I
5 units
World Language I 5 units
World Language I
WMN200 or MUSC110
Choose a course
5 units
WMN200 or MUSC110 5 units
Choose a course
WMN 200:
Introduction to Gender & Women Studies
Introduction to interdisciplinary field of Gender and Women Studies, focusing on how intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, religion, nationality, age, and ability shape people's lives. Emphasizes the construction and enforcement of gender differences and inequalities in relation to race, class, sexuality and culture. Readings include both narrative and analytical approaches.
Course ID 0770145 Units
MUSC 110:
Introduction to World Music
Covers the music of selected societies of the world within their cultural context. Using musical concepts on a cross-cultural basis, examine various cultural areas and societies.
Apply for financial aid for the upcoming academic year in Winter or Spring quarter to maximize your funding options.
Apply to universities or colleges and scholarships.
Consider applying to an anthropology field school or museum internship through the .
ANTH&205
Biological Anthropology
5 units
ANTH&205 5 units
ANTH& 205:
Biological Anthropology
Intro to biological and cultural evolution of humans with evidence from fossil and contemporary populations. Examines physical and biological variations of humans past and present. Emphasis on developing a working vocabulary of anthropological terms.
Course ID 0764785 Units
World Language II or another elective
5 units
World Language II or another elective 5 units
Consult with your North assigned advisor and transfer institution to determine which course to take.
World Language II or another elective
CMST&102 or CMST205 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts
Choose a course
5 units
CMST&102 or CMST205 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts 5 units
Choose a course
CMST& 102:
Introduction to Mass Media
History and impact of the mass media from hieroglyphics through print, advertising, radio, TV, movies and the Internet. Critically read media texts and analyze the effects on individuals and cultures. Prereq: ENGL& 101 placement.
Course ID 0765225 Units
CMST 205:
Multicultural Communication
Study concepts of culture and the opportunities and challenges of multicultural communication in domestic settings. Focuses on the importance of culture in all human interaction; the variables which affect intercultural communication, including ethnicity, gender and multicultural identities; and the influences of American culture around the world.
Consult with your North assigned advisor or transfer institution to determine which course to take.
World Language III or another elective.
AME151 or WMN205
Choose a course
5 units
AME151 or WMN205 5 units
Choose a course
AME 151:
Ethnic Studies: Identities, Solidarity, & Power
Introduces students to the historical and contemporary social forces and power dynamics that construct racial & ethnic identities in the US. Students will learn how colonialism, capitalism, & Empire impact racial/ethnic communities. Students also consider how race & ethnicity intersect with other identities such as class, gender, sexuality, nationality, & ability. Maps out issues in land and labor rights, immigration, education, and popular culture.
Course ID 0764525 Units
WMN 205:
Women, Gender, & Globalization
Interdisciplinary course introducing the study of gender and women in a transnational context. Examining the lives, experiences, and material conditions of women around the world and how they are impacted by the conditions emerging from globalization, global capitalism, policies developed by large international entities, social movements, and neoliberalism. Regional emphasis may vary based on instructors.
Course ID 0770155 Units
SCI121
Natural Disasters
5 units
SCI121 5 units
SCI 121:
Natural Disasters
We live in a very scary place. We live in earthquake central, just west of volcano junction, along the tsunami coast, where the mudflows meet the sea. We have regional-scale floods, world-class landslides, record-setting avalanches, and truly horrific forest fires. This course examines the science behind these and other natural disasters, here and around the world, exploring the disciplines of geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy in the process. We will be using a combination of hands on labs, open source data sets and online tools to investigate the potential hazards in our own back yards. This is a five-credit course which satisfies the lab science requirement for the AA degree. Lab fee applies.
Course ID 0774095 Units
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Part-time and full-time students can qualify for financial aid funds.
An Anthropology pathway can lead to various career opportunities. Examples include:
Museum Curator/Archivist
Translator/Interpreter
Cultural Resource Management
Educator
Social Worker
Market Research Specialist
Forensic/Crime Scene Technician
Foreign Relief/Development
Archaeologist
Community Development Specialist
Primate Caretaker
Conservationist/Park Naturalist
International Law
A Bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above. For current employment and wage estimates, please visit .
Future Education Opportunities
Once you complete this associates degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Anthropology, Museum Studies, Natural Resources, Zoology, Sociology, or a related field at a four-year college or university.
degree at one of the Seattle 国产直播福利s.
North Seattle 国产直播福利 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 North have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a North advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the 国产直播福利 Navigator search engine found at to find Anthropology programs in Washington state or around the country.
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