For more information, visit the Dallas College Anthropology webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
The guided pathway in Anthropology combines Anthropology courses with Core courses to complete the associate degree. An Associate of Arts degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to the University of North Texas (UNT) to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to careers such as Cultural and Environmental Resource Management, Medical Anthropology and Public Health, Urban Planning, Forensics, and many others.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Anthropology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's-level programs at UNT. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College" then click on UNT to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you pursue Anthropology as a major at UNT.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
ANTH 2346 – General Anthropology This is a Core course.
EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1411* This is a Core course.
*Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your academic advisor for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching information at UNT to major in Anthropology.
- Meet with a career advisor/coach to research your career options with a degree in Anthropology.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1412*
MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
CHOOSE ONE:
- HIST 1302 – United States History II * This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- ARTS 1303 – Art History I* This is a Core course.
- ARTS 1304 – Art History II* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
* Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your academic advisor for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with an advisor to request a program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask about transfer advising to discuss options to pursue the bachelor's degree at UNT.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
ANTH 2401 – Physical Anthropology This is a Core course.
ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology
HIST 2321 – World Civilizations I*
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2311*
*Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your academic advisor for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to UNT.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2020, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a college or university Fall 2021)
- Check with your advisor for important deadlines & dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2312*
CHOOSE ONE:
- GEOL 1403 – Physical Geology* This is a Core course. OR
- ENVR 1402 – Environmental Science II* This is a Core course.
*Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your academic advisor for assistance with course selection.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the A.A. degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS