Anthropology
| Anthropology | |
| Type | Degree program |
|---|---|
| Degree | A.A. · B.A. |
| Credits | 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor) |
| Department | Department of Sociology |
| Division | Social Sciences |
| Institution | Oakridge College |
| Category | Academics & Programs |
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
The Anthropology program is designed for students who want a foundation in human cultures past and present, studied through fieldwork and cultural analysis. It is intended for curious observers, museum and academic types, and students who want to understand people by understanding where they come from.
The program combines a progressive anthropology sequence with history, paleontology, and writing coursework. Field methods matter here: students learn to observe, record, and interpret — skills as useful in a dig site as at a town festival.
Together, these requirements are intended to prepare students for museum, archive, and research-support work, and continued study in anthropology or the wider social sciences.
Program Structure
Associate — 60 credits
- Anthropology (Introductory → Advanced): 20 credits
- History: 10 credits
- Paleontology: 10 credits
- English: 10 credits
- Free Elective: 10 credits
Bachelor — 120 credits
A completed Associate in Anthropology transfers in full; bachelor candidates complete the associate coursework plus:
- Advanced → Expert Anthropology: 20 credits
- Sociology: 10 credits
- Field methods & research coursework: 10 credits
- Free Electives: 20 credits
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours (Associate) or 120 credit hours (Bachelor)
- Successful completion of all required departmental coursework
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
- A grade of C or higher in all core program requirements
- Completion of a capstone field study or research paper
Program Overview
Anthropology is offered by the Department of Sociology within the Social Sciences division. It works closely with History and Cultural Studies across the curriculum. See the full Programs of Study catalog.
OOC / Behind-the-scenes notes
OOC Notes: This is a general RP description of the program. RP students taking the major are not required to fulfill these requirements exactly. Different RP-related educational expectations might be presented when a character begins their education. This page was generated from the approved Programs of Study catalog.