HISTORY

The history program is designed to expose students to a variety of history fields and to the methods used by historians. Students who complete the program will be well prepared to undertake upper division history courses or complete a four year degree.

Our faculty specializes in varied topics such as American west, intellectual history, politics, international relations, gender and women's history, immigration, religious history, urban and environmental history. History students can therefore explore and select history courses based on their interests, time periods, and regions.

The department lays stress on written, oral and analytical skills thereby preparing students for several careers in teaching, research, government and administration.

ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is the study of humanity. Anthropology is distinguished from other disciplines by its emphasis on a holistic approach to the study of human behavior.  Anthropologists consider culture, history, language, and biology essential for a complete understanding of humankind.

At SLCC we offer the following anthropology classes (see course catalogue for in-depth course descriptions):  Culture and Human Experience, Introduction to Archaeology, Sacred Traditions, People and Cultures of the Southwest, and Field School opportunities in Historic Archaeology.