Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts

Program Information
Credential: 
Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 

2 years at RDC - 2 years at most universities

Delivery: 
Main Campus
Program Cost Estimates: 

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Contact Title: 
Associate Dean
Contact Phone: 
403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
Contact Email: 
inquire@rdc.ab.ca

Department Information

For more information on the Anthropology program, visit the Anthropology Department, in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.

University Transfer Program

Two-Year University Transfer Program:

RDC offers the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts program.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

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Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in Anthropology.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The Program

For a general discussion of the B.A. program, click here.

Anthropology is the study of humankind and the human experience from its beginnings to the present day. RDC special interests include cultural anthropology, African cultures, globalisation and anthropology of religion and cultural change in global and local contexts.

Requirements
Admission Requirements: 

Visit the Bachelor of Arts page for admission requirements.

Program Content
University of Alberta

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Pattern

Anthropology (ANTH) Year 1

  • ANTH 200 & ANTH 201 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219 & ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Open Options (15 credits)
  • Science Option (3 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

ANTH 200

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on archaeological and physical anthropological components (race; evolution). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ANTH 201

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on cultural anthropological components (language; culture growth and culture change). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

Anthropology (ANTH) Year 2

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

Universities may not grant credit for a 100 level language course if 30 level course in high school was completed in the same language.

University of Calgary

For the Compulsory Core Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

  • ANTH 200 & ANTH 201 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219 & ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Open Options (15 credits)
  • Science Option (3 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ANTH 200

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on archaeological and physical anthropological components (race; evolution). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ANTH 201

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on cultural anthropological components (language; culture growth and culture change). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.

University of Lethbridge

For the General Liberal Education Requirements that must be completed in the courses of a four-year degree, see general information for the B.A. program.

Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

  • ANTH 200 & ANTH 201 (6 credits)
  • ENGL 219 & ENGL 220 (6 credits)
  • Open Options (15 credits)
  • Science Option (3 credits)
Year 1 Course Descriptions

ANTH 200

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on archaeological and physical anthropological components (race; evolution). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ANTH 201

An examination of people and culture around the world. The focus will be on cultural anthropological components (language; culture growth and culture change). Note: Do not take ANTH 200 or 201 if you have already completed ANTH 203.

ENGL 219

The focus is on formal preparation for university level essay writing and the skills related to critical reading; interpretation; and argument. Prerequisite: ELA 30-1 or English 095 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 219 and ENGL 210.

ENGL 220

The course explores a range of literary genres while continuing to focus on deepening the required structural and critical skills related to thinking and writing about literature. Pre-requisite: Engl 219 NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both ENGL 220 and 210.

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

Refer to Academic Advising Planning Guides.