Anthropology students can select from an associate of arts transfer degree program as well as basic and advanced certificates that emphasize archaeological fieldwork. The associate of arts degree in anthropology provides a global understanding of the nature of humankind as well as developing the student's awareness of the biological and cultural development of humanity.
Emphasis is placed on the heritage and cultural diversity of the Southwest.
The program prepares students for upper division study in anthropology at a major university. The curriculum generally parallels the lower division anthropology and liberal arts requirements at the state universities. In addition, students with interests in archaeology and physical anthropology must also complete Option 1 and students with interests in cultural anthropology and linguistics must complete Option 2 as outlined here. Those with specific interests in field archaeology may pursue the course outlined under the archaeological fieldwork certificates. After successfully completing this program students may be eligible to transfer to upper class levels in anthropology at a four-year college or university.