2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)
Anthropology, AA
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CODE: ANTH-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
This degree is intended for transfer to UNLV and UNR. Students should meet with their assigned CSN advising unit first and then contact the transfer program advising unit for the university you plan to attend.
ACADEMIC MAPS: Academic Maps: AA Anthropology
DESCRIPTION
Anthropology is the study of all aspects of humans in all times and in all places. A four-field approach to the study of humanity – including human biological characteristics, culture, language, and the human past – provides students with an evolutionary, holistic, and comparative understanding of human diversity and similarity.
NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
- For advising assistance, log into MyCSN and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
- If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.
Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:
- UNLV/CSN Transfer Program - Prepares students to transfer to UNLV including transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10.
- UNR/CSN Transfer Program - Students should schedule appointments at the beginning of their third semester. Schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/NVatCSNAdvisors, click Select Staff, the advisor’s name, a date, an appointment time, and then click “Book.”
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Differentiate anthropology’s theoretical and methodological approaches from those of other disciplines. -
Describe and compare the four subfields of anthropology – cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and physical/biological anthropology – including the practice of applied anthropology, historical development, methodologies, theoretical orientations, and the inter-relationships between the subfields. -
Articulate an anthropological perspective in relationship to contemporary issues and concerns. -
Critically evaluate information sources about different peoples and cultures, and demonstrate the ability to think holistically and comparatively in describing human cultural diversity. General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 34
300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE. Mathematics (3 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. English Composition (6-8 Credits)
NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)
Natural Science (6-7 Credits)
Six to seven credits of coursework to include at least one laboratory experience. U.S. and Nevada Constitution (4-6 Credits)
Values and Diversity
All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements. - ANTH 101 fulfills this requirement.
Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 26
Core Requirements (14 Credits)
Electives (6 Credits)
- Any ANTH prefix courses not included in the Special Program Core Requirements.
Social Sciences Electives (6 Credits)
Six credits must be from two different disciplines. |
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