Program Map for Anthropology DTA

This program is for students who intend to transfer and study anthropology at a four-year institution, and perhaps go on to earn a graduate degree.  The field includes four sub-disciplines: archaeology, biological anthropology (physical), cultural anthropology (ethnology), and linguistics. All students in anthropology are expected to take some courses in each of the sub-disciplines.  While anthropology students should take some courses in each of the sub-disciplines, they must ultimately choose one as an emphasis. This emphasis is usually decided once the student reaches the university setting, but a good foundation of courses is possible at EvCC. Please meet with an anthropology advisor to best determine the courses that will form this educational foundation.

Anthropologists study humanity, and this requires taking what is called a 'holistic' approach. The breadth of educational experiences available in anthropology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels attract employers looking for the person capable of working in a wide range of social environments. The trained anthropologist reflects this capacity. In addition to teaching positions, non-teaching jobs are found in areas such as archaeology, environmental studies and applied anthropology. 

For more information, contact your faculty program advisor. If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose either of these advisors:  Omar Marquez, omarquez@everettcc.edu, or Diane Brown, dbrown@everettcc.edu. 

CHECKLISTS

• Anthropology Interest, AAS-DTA Checklist
• Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist

Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites. 

See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.

See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes. 

Prepare for college-level math

If your math placement is below MATH& 107 and  MATH& 146, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• TS 60 →TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86 

 Prepare for college-level English

If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98

Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.

 Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.

Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track.  See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have..

Recommended Actions 

• Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page. 
• Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college. 
• Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
• Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
• Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Study Abroad club or a language club.
• See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS

Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Social Science, Education and Public Safety Pathway so that if you change to another Social Science, Education and Public Safety program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.

 Take MATH& 141 - Precalculus I - College Algebra
 MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics
 Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
 Take the first quarter of any world language (World Language 121) of your choice, including American Science Language.
 Take ENGL& 102 - English Composition II 
 Take GS 101D - Introduction to Global Studies or GS 105D - Global Issues Through Film
 Take the second quarter of the world language you chose above (World Language 122)

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
 

• If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as Study Abroad club or a language club.
• Work on decided which anthropology track you will pursue: Cultural, Linguistic, or Biological Anthropology, or Archaeology.
• We encourage you to review the catalogs and Anthropology departments of a variety of colleges and universities. In reviewing the catalogs, you will discover if special courses should be taken in the first and second year, in order to prepare for entering the major as a Junior.

Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.

 Take the second quarter of the world language you chose above (World Language 123)
 Take  ANTH& 204 - Archaeology
Take  ANTH& 206D - Cultural Anthropology
 Take ANTH& 215 - Bioanthropology w/Lab
 Take a Natural Science Lab course.  

For Archaeology track, consider:

• CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry I or higher
• GEOL 102 - Introduction to Geological Science I or GEOL 104 - Introduction to Geological Science II
• PHYS& 114 - General Physics I or higher  

For Biological Anthropology track, consider: 

• BIOL& 221 → BIOL& 222 → BIOL& 223 - Majors Biology Sequence
• CHEM& 161 → CHEM& 162 → CHEM& 163 - General Chemistry Sequence
• CHEM& 261 → CHEM& 262 → CHEM& 263 - Organic Chemistry Sequence
• GEOL 102 - Introduction to Geological Science I or GEOL 104 - Introduction to Geological Science II
• PHYS& 114 → PHYS& 115 → PHYS& 116 - General Physics Sequence

For Cultural or Linguistic Anthropology track, consider: 

• BIOL 105 - Disease in Modern Society
• BOT 115D - Ethnobotany: Plants and People
• ENVS& 100 - Survey of Environmental Science: Sustaining Our Earth or ENVS& 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science: with Lab
• GEOL& 110 - Environmental Geology
• NUTR 180 - Sustainable Food Systems: What to Eat and Why It Matters

 Take a Humanities distribution course.

For Archaeology track, consider: 

• ART 101 - Beginning Drawing or higher
• PHOTO 110 - Photography I: Basic Elements or higher  

For Biological Anthropology track, consider:

• DTA-approved Humanities courses, especially D courses.  

For Cultural or Linguistic Anthropology, consider Humanities courses that relate to an area of emphasis: 

• ART 124D - Understanding World Art
• GS 186D - Pacific Island Cultures
• HUM 160D - Introduction to Japanese History and Culture, HUM 178D - Introduction to Modern Russia, or HUM 180D - Introduction to Latinos in the United States
• MUSC 110D - World Music
• PHIL 267 - Philosophy of Religion
   

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities.  Discuss transfer universities and requirements for the anthropology major

• Consider study abroad options.
• Look for field work and service learning opportunities.

Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer. 

 Take LING 200 - Introduction to Linguistic Thought (W)
 Take another Natural Science Lab course.  See Phase 3 for recommendations based on your track.
 Take another Humanities distribution course. See Phase 3 for recommendations based on your track.
 Take electives in your area of interest to reach 90 college-level credits.

Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.

Recommended Actions

Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.