# Anthropology (Certificate of Achievement)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Anthropology

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=617

20-21 Credits

The Certificate of Achievement in Anthropology provides students with a broad introduction to the study of humans, past and present. Through coursework in cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology, students explore human evolution, cultural practices, global diversity, and the methods used to investigate human societies. This certificate equips students with analytical, observational, and cross-cultural understanding applicable to many academic and career pathways. It serves as a strong foundation for students pursuing further study in anthropology or related social sciences and functions as a stackable
credential that supports progression into the Anthropology Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT). Note: This program aligns with the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CAL-GETC)
guidelines.

## Program Outcomes

1.  PLO 1: Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the four subfields of anthropology: cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic.
2.  PLO 2: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to examine human behavior, culture, and evolution across time and space.
3.  PLO 3: Communicate anthropological concepts effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.

### Required core courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH C1001L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 201 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |

### List A: Select one course

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PSY 155 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |

### List B: Select one course

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BIO 210 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEL 101 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEL 102 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |

### List C: Select one course

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction Public Speaking | 3 |