BA/Social Science - Anthropology |
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| Course Title: |
BA/Social Science - Anthropology | |
Category: |
Arts & Humanities | |
Subject: |
Humanities | |
| College: |
Ashford University
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| Course Description: |
Develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives as you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are applied and combined to real world issues. To qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program, you can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Communications coursework. Resulting in a well-rounded degree, your knowledge in the areas of art history, theory and appreciation will supplement your studies in Social Science. The credit you've already earned will not go unused and you'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them. So, you'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field. |
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| Delivery Format: |
Online | |
| Course Level: |
Bachelor Degree | |
| Course Requirements: |
High school diploma or GED; be age 22 or older; have work experience, preferably full-time work experience; meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies. | |
| Course Type: |
Online Degrees | |
Course Long Description: |
BA/Social Science - Anthropology (Ashford University) Anthropology refers to the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, as well as the social sciences. The main objective of an anthropologist is to apply this knowledge in virtually all types of settings, whether it is in the business industry, government, health care, entertainment, immigration, arts and culture, or social services sectors. There are many career potentials nowadays with an anthropology degree. Gain your BA/Social Science - Anthropology degree from Ashford University, and establish a strong understanding of the society we are in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from diverse facets. This program takes multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where many different outlook are put together and used to real world issues. This anthropology concentration is designed to help students in the development of a basic understanding of the history and development of humanity in order to aid students add to their studies in Social Science. In this program, you can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Anthropology course load to be considered as your concentration in the Social Science degree program. You will be also pleased to know that you can transfer these credits regardless of when you earned them so the credits you have from your previous education will never go unused. Your BA/Social Science - Anthropology degree program at the Ashford University will teach you how to effectively collect data, analyze human behavioral patterns, and conduct advanced ethnographic study. You may even brush up on basic courses, like history, biology, physics, and psychology. This program from Ashford University covers major course requirements such as: - Adult Development and Life Assessment - The American Constitution - History of American Constitution - Global Socioeconomic Perspectives - Introduction to Sociology - Cross-Cultural Perspectives - Child and Adolescent Development - Philosophy of Education - Educational Psychology - Learning and the Brain - Introduction to Serving English Language Learners - Phonics Based Reading and Decoding - Interdisciplinary Capstone Upon successful completion of the BA/Social Science - Anthropology degree program, students will be able to: - Evaluate fundamental social science concepts; - Examine the implications of social and cultural diversity in social interactions; - Acquire and use a foundation of research skills from the social sciences and education, including history, psychology, and sociology; - Examine the relationship of social science to education; and - Integrate knowledge from the social sciences and education, including history, psychology, and sociology. A museum is a challenging facility that needs several professional people to make sure it runs efficiently and effectively. Museum technicians assist and advice curators on a variety of matters. The preparation and maintenance of exhibits and items, and the collation of information related to the displays. Thus, an anthropologist will find this as a rewarding and challenging career and one where their knowledge is well utilized. The mean yearly wage for anthropologists is $55,490, but this may increase with further education and work experience. The Federal Government offers the highest salaries in anthropology, with a mean annual wage of $66,040. Other top-paying sectors for anthropologists are: - Architectural, engineering, and related services - Scientific research and development services - Museums, historical sites, and similar institutions - State government |
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