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About the Program

 A vision of archaeology by 17³Ô¹Ï student Leela Salim

Degrees & Certificates

View the list below for programs offered at 17³Ô¹Ï. Then select a program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view .

Note: Certificates of Proficiency and Career Certificates are non-transcriptable and consist of 13-35 units. These certificates are designed as a career advancement tool. Courses focus on practical knowledge and skill development.

Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree

Associate in Arts Degree

Certificate of Proficiency View certificate of proficiency requirements. Cultural Resource Management Medical Anthropology Applied Anthropology Cultural Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Physical Anthropology Archaeology Archaeological Field School

Courses

We offer a broad range of anthropology courses in all four fields: Physical (Biological) Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology and Linguistic Anthropology, as well as a number of courses in Applied Anthropology (including Forensics, Medical Anthropolog and Archaeology Field and Lab Methods).

See our for detailed descriptions.

See schedule of classes for courses offered this and upcoming term.

In the Classroom

The Department of Anthropology at 17³Ô¹Ï turns the traditional classroom inside out by emphasizing experiential learning.

We offer an excellent range of courses that expose students to all facets of anthropology, including cultural anthropology, archaeology, human evolution, forensics, linguistics, medical anthropology, magic and religion, lost civilizations, and modern and ancient cultures of California and the world. 

Tutoring now available for all classes!

 The drop-in tutoring hours for Anthropology students for Winter quarter.  On campus - STEM Success Center in Building 4200, Room 4213.   Online Zoom Room - use "17³Ô¹Ï Tutoring" link on your class site

Studying in Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is the hub of global technology change and its people are in the business of redefining traditional cultural barriers with technology.

As the world increasingly becomes integrated it is important that we understand ourselves and others from an anthropological perspective. Employers look to see that you have developed the tools necessary to compete in the world today. You are the next generation of anthropology students, those that understand the new world in which we live and use that knowledge to improve our way of life.

Career Opportunities

The number one thing that students are asked coming out of an anthropology course, is "What are you going to do with that degree?" The answers are limitless.

What can someone do with an Anthropology major? Download the Major in Anthropology  document to learn what you can do. Also check out this recent that wonderfully explains it all!

 

Applied Anthropology in the Community

Our faculty and students are actively conducting research and learning about social science research methods in the community.

Applied anthropology is the process of doing anthropology to serve the public.

A critically important aspect of the student experience at 17³Ô¹Ï Anthropology has been to use the much needed anthropological perspective as a way to inform people about their world.

Community outreach and K-12 education has been a hallmark of our recent work. Our Anthropology in Action program has begun to connect with local grade schools and we are working to develop many new avenues for integrating with the community, such as working with local businesses to improve cultural competence and joining with public health institutions to improve their understanding of medical anthropology.

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