Associate of Arts Anthropology

Associate Degree
TYPE:
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
LENGTH: 2 year
CAMPUS: Prince George
FEES: Check fee schedule
START DATE: Spring 2025 - Spring 2026
DELIVERY:
  • In Class
  • Overview
  • Courses
  • Location & Dates
  • Entry Requirements
  • Fees

Overview

Anthropology is the study of humanity throughout time. Anthropology is closely interconnected with other disciplines in the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities in order to understand human behaviours and cultures. Students who study anthropology are curious about other cultures and are inquisitive about their own place in society. Anthropology students gain a broad knowledge of other cultures past and present as well as develop skills in observation, analysis, research, critical thinking, writing, and working with people from different cultures. Anthropology students can choose to continue past their time at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø to earn a degree in one of anthropology’s four subfields: archaeology, biological/physical, linguistic, or socio-cultural.

Careers and Opportunities:

Anthropology students are sought after for their cultural awareness and understanding of human diversity, research and analysis skills, and their communications skills. A background in anthropology is a strong foundation for a wide range of eventual careers, including:

  • Anthropologist
  • Archaeologist
  • Archivist
  • Ethnographer
  • Forensic Anthropologist
  • Heritage Preservation Officer
  • Marketing Researcher
  • Medical Anthropologist
  • Museum Curator / Technician
  • Policy Analyst
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Research Consultant
  • Social Service Worker (government and non-governmental agencies)
  • Teacher / Professor

Graduates may also continue their education in diversity studies, education, gender and sexuality studies, history, or specific fields within anthropology.

Associate degrees from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø transfer into university programs and give you preferential admission at public universities and university-colleges in BC. (Consult the British Columbia Transfer Guide and check with ²ÝÁñÉçÇø advisors to verify transferability of credits.)

What You Will Learn:

Anthropology teaches students:

  • How to take a holistic approach to the study of people
  • How to understand human interactions more deeply
  • How to interpret social and cultural events
  • How to conduct ethical research
  • Cultural awareness
  • Cultural relativistic thinking
  • Persuasive writing and communication
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Accurate observation and interpretation of information
  • How to understand ethical issues

Anthropologists appreciate all peoples and their cultures and discourage judgments of cultural superiority or inferiority. Thus, students will be introduced to a wide range of cultures from around the world.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s Associate of Arts degree with an anthropology concentration includes courses focused on Aboriginal peoples in the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø region.

Associate of Arts Anthropology Courses

Anthropology is the study of humans, both past and present. It draws on and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. There are four main subfields: Physical/Biological, Linguistic, Socio-cultural, and Archaeology.

Required Courses

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH
ANTH-101 Intro to Socio-Cultural Anthro 3 15 weeks
ANTH-102 Physical Anthro. & Archaeology 3 15 weeks
ANTH-215 Qualitative Methods 3 15 weeks
ANTH-225 Intro to Human Prehistory 3 15 weeks
ENGL-103 Composition & Style 3 15 weeks

Electives

6 additional credits 200-level ANTH 
3 credits of 200-level Philosophy (PHIL 235 is recommended)
6 credits of 100-level Aboriginal Studies (ABST 100 and 101 recommended)
6 credits of Social Sciences or Humanities, including 3 credits of Sociology (SOC 101 recommended)
9 credits of 100-level or higher university studies courses
3 credits of 200-level Arts

English Requirement

3 additional credits 100-level university studies ENGL

Math Requirement

3 credits of university studies MATH or CSC or Statistics
Note: MATH 104, or PSYC 201 are recommended

Science Electives

6 credits of BIO, CHEM, GEOG (201 or 201 only), or PHYS

Note: One 3 credit science must be included a two hour or longer supervised practice. (BIO 104 is recommended)

 

 

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH

Locations & Dates

²ÝÁñÉçÇø programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.

START DATE CAMPUS DELIVERY LENGTH
Spring 2026 Prince George In Class 2 years
Fall 2025 Prince George In Class 2 years
Spring 2025 Prince George In Class 2 years
Intersession 2025 Prince George In Class 2 years

Entry Requirements 

You’ll need one of the following:

  • Successful completion of Grade 12 (with English 12 or English 12: First Peoples)
  • ABE/CCP Advanced Certificate
  • GED Certificate
  • Completion of Grade 11 with an outstanding academic record in the year of application.

Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.

Open admission

Any program of study that does not have a selective admission process or fixed capacity and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.

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These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus.

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