1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose:  A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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• Note:

  • Successfully completing either COLLG 110 or COLLG 115 will fulfill the College Success requirement. 
  • A COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course. 

2. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Clear and strategic written communication with others is a central feature of all careers connected to anthropology. The skills you will learn in ENGL& 101 are foundational for future course work and beyond.

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• Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.

3. Research Essentials

• INFO 101 Research Essentials (2 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will help you apply research skills and strategies needed to better access information, evaluate it for credibility, and apply it for a variety of purposes in your life.

Action Item: Transfer Fair

Attend at least one transfer fair.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

4. Philosophy Course Recommendation

The Philosophy course can be taken at any point in the pathway. Any of these three courses would be useful background; take the one that most interests you.

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• PHIL& 101 Introduction to Philosophy (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will give you a context for a deeper understanding of anthropology as an endeavor to understand human thought and culture.

• PHIL 150 Introduction to Ethics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists are expected to follow ethical standards in their work. This course will give you ethical frameworks to apply to your personal and life.

• PHIL 160 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course will give you context for a deeper understanding of how scientists, such as anthropologists, build knowledge about the world.

5. Cultural Anthropology

Note: ANTH& 206 is a core course all anthropology majors should take. 

• ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will gain a foundation about anthropology as a discipline, conducting ethnographic research, applying analytical frameworks to the analysis of social and cultural patterns, and understanding cultural relativism. 

6. Math Course Recommendation

The math course you select will depend on the transfer institution you plan to attend and your math placement.  Your advisor will assist you in selecting the appropriate course(s).​

Note: UW applicants should take MATH& 146.

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (Math) Course Distribution List   

Action Item: Transfer Plan

Select your transfer institution and develop a transfer plan.

7. Humanities Course Recommendation

The Humanities courses can be taken at any point in the pathway. Students should take the course that most interests them. Other Humanities courses can also meet this degree outcome; consult with your adviser on other options. 

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• HUM 105 Black American Thought and Cultures (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will focus on the experiences and perspectives of Black Americans.

• HUM 106 Ethnic Thought and Culture (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will focus on the experiences and perspectives of various ethnic groups in the U.S.

• HUM 107 Latin American Thought and Cultures (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will focus on the experiences and perspectives of Latin Americans.

• HUM 209 The American Civil Rights Movement (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of how diverse ways of thinking and being can lead to social change. In this course, you will focus on the history of the U.S. Civil Rights movement.

• HUM 240 World Religions (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will explore world religions and their impacts on culture.

8. Biological Anthropology

• ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The biocultural understanding of humans and their origins is a vital part of the holistic view of humanity that is central to anthropology.

9. English Composition II

• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will develop the ability to conduct research and to share results with diverse audiences. 

10. Social Science Course Recommendation

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• PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists often draw upon the work done in other social sciences as part of their holistic approach. This course focuses on understanding the human mind and behavior.

• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists often draw upon the work done in other social sciences as part of their holistic approach. This course focuses on social groups, institutions, and norms.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details. 

11. Archaeology

• ANTH& 204 Archaeology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course develops your understanding of cultural change over time as well as your ability to interpret material culture, which are core elements of anthropology.

12. Social Science/Humanities Course Recommendation

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• GEOG 200 Human Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists benefit from an understanding of the interaction between humans and the environment. This course examines human lifeways and adaptations in different environments.

Action Item: Transfer Institution

Apply to transfer institutions and programs. Set-up Financial Aid benefits at transfer school.

13. Humanities Course Recommendation

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• CMST& 240 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. This course examines the effects of culture upon the process of communication. You will learn how to communicate more effectively within and across cultures.

• ENGL 207 Native American Literatures (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. You will explore how the historical experience of Native Americans has shaped current realities and perspectives. 

• ENGL 264 Literature of U.S. Slavery and Abolition (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. You will explore the literature of slavery and abolition in the United States and how it has shaped current realities and perspectives. 

14. Humanities Course Recommendations

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• ART& 100 Art Appreciation (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. Art is a universal form of human expression. In this course, you will learn ways to analyze artistic expression in context. 

• ART 111 Beginning Drawing (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists document their research in various ways. This course will help you develop the ability to draw, a useful skill for your field notes.

• MUSC 106 World Music (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. Music is a universal form of human expression. In this course, you will explore music as an element of culture. 

15. Anthropology Course Recommendation

Students should take the course the most interests them. These courses may be offered during different terms. Consult with your adviser in setting up your education plan.

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• ANTH& 106 American Mosaic (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will explore various dimensions of diversity and identity in the United States.

• ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will gain a foundation for understanding the diversity of modern Native American cultures. 

• ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will gain a foundation for understanding the diversity of modern Native American cultures in the Pacific Northwest.

• ANTH 240 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will learn how anthropologists study gender, with a specific focus on women’s lived experiences. 

16. Natural Science Course Recommendation

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• BIOL& 170 Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. This course provides you with an understanding of the structures and functions of human bodily systems.

• BIOL& 175 Human Biology w/Lab: Anatomy & Physiology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. This course provides you with an understanding of the structures and functions of human bodily systems as well as additional laboratory experience.

• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. This course provides you with an overview of the various ecological problems that can result when humans interact with their environment.

• MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this course, you will develop a foundation for conducting and understanding statistical analysis, an important part of anthropological work. 

• NUTR& 101 Nutrition (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. This course provides anthropologists with a better understanding of the nutritional needs of humans.

17. Natural Science Course Recommendation

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• GEOG 210 Physical Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. In this lab course, you will learn about the weather patterns, plant and animal communities, and landforms that characterize different regions of Earth. 

• GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need a holistic view of humans as social, cultural, and biological beings living in particular physical environments. In this lab course, you will learn about the processes that create Earth’s physical landforms. 

18. Social Science Course Recommendation

The two options listed here would be useful courses for Cultural Anthropologists, but are not the only possibilities. Consult with your faculty adviser for additional options.

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• GEOG 160 Africa, Middle East, and Asia (5 credits)

• Purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will learn about the geographical distribution and movement of cultural traits in African, Middle Eastern, and Asian societies. 

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will learn about the geographical distribution and movement of cultural traits in African, Middle Eastern, and Asian societies. 

• POLS& 203 International Relations (5 credits)

• Purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. This course would be useful if you are considering living and working outside of the United States.

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. This course would be useful if you are considering living and working outside of the United States.

19. Anthropology Course Recommendation

Students should take the course that most interests them. These courses may be offered during different terms. Consult with your adviser in setting up your education plan.

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• ANTH& 106 American Mosaic (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will explore various dimensions of diversity and identity in the United States.

• ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will gain a foundation for understanding the diversity of modern Native American cultures. 

• ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will gain a foundation for understanding the diversity of modern Native American cultures in the Pacific Northwest.

• ANTH 240 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. In this course, you will learn how anthropologists study gender, with a specific focus on women’s lived experiences. 

Total Credits: 90