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Program

Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of all aspects of human life and culture. The science examines such topics as how people live, what they think, what they produce and how they interact with their environments. Anthropologists try to understand the full range of human diversity as well as what all people share in common.
Location(s)
Lakewood Campus
Online
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Program Overview

Much of the work of anthropologists is based on three key concepts: society, culture, and evolution. Together, these concepts constitute the primary ways in which anthropologists describe, explain and understand human life.

Anthropologists ask such basic questions as: When, where, and how did humans evolve? How do people adapt to different environments? How have societies developed and changed from the ancient past to the present? Answers to these questions can help us understand what it means to be human. They can also help us to learn ways to meet the present-day needs of people all over the world and to plan how we might live in the future.

A degree in anthropology can allow you to pursue careers such as:

  • Contract Archeologist
  • Analyst, Corporate and Government
  • Corporate Anthropologist
  • Editor, Technical Writer, Translator
  • Educational Planner, High School Teacher
  • Forensic Specialist
  • Museum Curator, Medical Researcher
  • Peace Corps Staffer, Religious Agencies
Coursework
Title Details
Anthropology Courses
Faculty & Staff

Amanda Christopher

Part Time Faculty

Heather Fernandez

Part Time Faculty

Merri-Susan J Mattison

Chair - Anthropology and Sociology
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Tuition Savings

Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.

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Academic Programs

Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.

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Transfer Options

In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.

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Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.