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Chaffey College
School of
Social & Behavioral Sciences
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
909/652-6253
Anthropology About the Program
Anthropology is the study of people, ranging from the origin and biological evolution
of our species to tracing the prehistory and history of cultures to defining
group behavior in non-western and western cultures. Thus, anthropology is considered
to be the most holistic of the social sciences. The goal of anthropology is
to answer the question, “What is humankind?” from a biological, prehistoric, and
behavioral perspective. The integrative approach to the discipline links anthropology
with the life and social sciences, and has strong ties with disciplines ranging
from biology and psychology to political science, history, and the arts,
providing a humanistic perspective. Anthropology is particularly suited to persons
with a wide range of interests as well as offering specific insights to others
in more specialized disciplines. The study of anthropology offers preparation for
careers in teaching, law enforcement, medicine and health care, and museums,
to name just a few. Increasingly, business and industry leaders are employing
anthropologists in key positions because their holistic perspective and broad cultural
understanding prepare them to address modern-day challenges.
Rev.
6/18/09
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