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- Phone: (626) 443-9401
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Anthropology Degree
The anthropology program at Santa Ana College prepares students for careers as a contract archaeologist, corporate analyst, corporate anthropologist, editor, educational planner, forensic specialist, government analyst, medical researcher, museum curator, park ranger, or social worker. The program focuses on the study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates and their cultural behavior and institutions. Program courses include: biological/physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer anthropology degrees.
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Santa Ana College
10801 E. Valley Mall, El Monte, CA
Santa Ana College (SAC) is one of the larger community colleges in California, offering Associate's Degrees, professional career training, and higher education for students planning to transfer to four-year universities. SAC boasts an award-winning faculty and provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. Academic and vocational study areas at SAC include business, science, technology, athletics, arts and entertainment. Smaller classes at SAC allow for individualized attention.
Students enrolled in one of SAC's occupational/vocational programs have opportunities to participate in field experiences through the college's Service Learning Center.
SAC Mission
The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological, workforce and economic development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College prepares students for transfer, employment, careers and lifelong intellectual pursuit in a dynamic learning environment.
History
Santa Ana College was founded in 1921.
SAC had many Japanese American students through the early 1940s, and as part of the "California Nisei College Diploma Project, SAC is currently seeking information about its Japanese Americans students who were forced to interrupt their studies during World War II, when many of them were forced to enter internment camps. These students or their families will receive honorary diplomas at the SAC 2011 spring commencement.
Academics
Santa Ana College follows the semester calendar, with a fall, spring and summer semester. In addition to regularly scheduled on-campus classes each semester, there are "special interest schedules" that include 8-week classes, honors classes, online/TV classes, weekend classes, and Public Service Institute (PSI) Seminars.
Colleges and Schools
Because Santa Ana is a two-year community college, rather than schools or colleges, it has departments. The SAC academic and vocational education departments are:
- Academic Computing Center
- Accounting
- Art
- Auto Technology/Diesel
- Anthropology/Sociology/Women's Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Applications
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Computer Science
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Academies
- Dance
- Distance Education
- Economics
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- English/ESL
- Ethnic Studies
- Family & Consumer Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Fire Technology
- Earth Science/Geology
- Geography
- History
- Human Development
- International Business
- Internet Courses
- Journalism
- Legal Assistant
- Library Technology
- Life Sciences (see Biology)
- Management/Marketing
- Machine Technology
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Paralegal
- Pharmacy Technician
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Reading
- Speech
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- Television Courses
- TV/Video Communications
- Theatre Arts
- Women's Studies
Student Life
SAC offers many student services, as well as opportunities for leadership and extracurricular activities. Student services include academic advising, counseling, a student development program, citizenship services, student organizations, a college bookstore, and more.
Athletics
The Santa Ana College athletics program includes many intercollegiate sports. The Santa Ana "Dons" compete in the following sports:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Community Life
Santa Ana College is part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, with a main office in Santa Ana, CA. The college district dedicates efforts to researching the local community to gain a better understanding of its constituents. These efforts help with educational planning and the services offered to students and the community.
Students Enrolled in the Anthropology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Ana College offers an associate's degree program in anthropology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 3 |
White | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Anthropology program at Santa Ana College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Anthropologists
Description
Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, anthropologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Santa Ana College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Santa Ana College may offer services like:
- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Beach Volleyball