Students may pursue a two-year occupational degree, or eventually transfer to a university. The surrounding Gila Valley is rich in sites of prehistoric cultures of a surprisingly diverse range. Anthropology department faculty have experience in both cultural anthropology and archaeology, and a strong background in art history. Perhaps no other discipline is more valuable for developing an informed perspective of our country and its government than history. At Eastern, history is taught to prepare you with insights not only as to where our country has been, but also where it is going, following constitutional principles.
History is thus valuable for all students as a general education discipline.
Specifically, it provides an excellent background discipline for those preparing for law school, and for those who plan to teach and desire to influence good citizenship in their students. Not only do the courses in this department prepare you for transfer to a university, they also impart knowledge and experiences important in everyday life. Concepts taught include learning about and understanding the human nervous system, how we learn, abnormal behavior, and the importance of science as it affects our growth and development. You also have the opportunity to conduct research and applications in a laboratory setting with human or animal subjects, and to learn concepts useful in business and group settings. In addition to courses required for students majoring in psychology, courses are offered to satisfy requirements of degrees in Nursing and Administration of Justice.