Anthropology Associate in Arts
Program Overview
Anthropology studies all aspects of human life by evaluating society, evolution and culture. Course offerings prepare the student in the four fields of the discipline: cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics and archaeology. Most anthropologists are researchers who work in museums or educational institutions. Students majoring in anthropology should plan to obtain the Ph.D. degree to fully succeed in the field.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $7,093.20 |
| Program credits: | 60 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 2 years |
Program Details
This is a pathway program. The AA degree pathway is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions by providing them with the necessary general education credits and elective courses. Earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at MDC guarantees admission into one of the state's public universities where students can complete a bachelor's degree. An advisor will work with you to determine which elective courses will lay the best foundation for your selected major and continued studies.
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Career Prospects
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1,386 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 6.5% over the next four years.
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24,867 Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.0% over the next four years.
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321 Curators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.6% over the next four years.
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