BA in Anthropology

Contact:  
Dr. Jane MacNeil
Chairperson

Program Information:
E-mail:  inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400  OR  1.888.732.4630

Department Information:
For more information on the Anthropology program, visit the Anthropology Department, in Humanities & Social Sciences, under About RDC.

Two-Year University Transfer Program

RDC offers the first two years of these degree programs:

  1. Bachelor of Arts
  2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage.  Click on Planning Guides.

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Graduates may also go on to professional studies (for example in fields such as law, business, education, etc.) or may continue to graduate studies (for a Master's or Doctoral program) in Anthropology.

B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The Program

Anthropology is the study of humankind and the human experience from its beginnings to the present day. RDC special interests include cultural anthropology, African cultures, globalisation and anthropology of religion and cultural change in global and local contexts.

Admission Requirements

University of Alberta

Credits below = U of A credits. RDC credits may differ from U of A credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Alberta Program Requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Pattern 
Anthropology (ANTH) Year 1

Anthropology (ANTH) Year 2

  • Sr Anthropology (12 credits)
  • Basic Requirement (6 credits)
  • Open Option (12 credits) 

Universities may not grant credit for a 100 level language course if 30 level course in high school was completed in the same language.

University of Calgary

Credits below = U of C credits. RDC credits may differ from U of C credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Calgary Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

  • Sr ANTH (12 credits)  
  • Open Option (18 credits)

U of C recommends taking GEOG 250 and/or GEOG 251 as Open Options 

University of Lethbridge

Credits below = U of L credits. RDC credits may differ from U of L credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information.

Refer to the University of Lethbridge Program requirements on the Bachelor of Arts page for detailed information.

Suggested Year 1 Pattern

Suggested Year 2 Pattern

  • ANTH 361 or Sr ANTH (3 credits)
  • Sr ANTH (9 credits) 
  • General Liberal Education Requirements (6 credits)
  • Open Options (12 credits)