Develop in-demand critical thinking skills while learning about cultures and societies in the past and present in the science of humanity.
Anthropologists work together with other sciences
- JCCC's credentialed anthropology professors will introduce you to different areas of anthropology, like culture, biology, languages, and even medicine.
- Learn to collect information and analyze artifacts to see how people lived in the past. You’ll become a detective of history.
- Develop an understanding of different cultures alongside critical thinking and communication skills. These are like superpowers for any career.
Explore JCCC's catalog to learn about our Anthropology courses
Get unique hands-on Anthropology experiences
- Experience on-site field work in the Kansas City area — a rare and valuable opportunity to uncover local history with your own hands!
- Study art and artifacts from different cultures. The department has a large artifact collection, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art on the JCCC campus is home to an extensive American Indian Art Collection.
- Connect Anthropology to an Honors Program contract for a deeper, personal learning experience. The results will enrich your transfer application and resume.
Find your future in Anthropology
- The communication and research skills you learn in JCCC Anthropology courses are valuable. They apply to a variety of majors and careers, including law, medicine, journalism, research, healthcare and public health.
- Want to go further? Transfer to a 4-year school to build on your anthropology foundation. JCCC Transfer Information and Services has specific information on transferring your JCCC credits to another school. Make an appointment with an Academic Counselor to explore your options.
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Need help with Anthropology homework?
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. And our small Anthropology classes — most classes have fewer than 40 students — mean you’ll get one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.
Contact Info
Bill McFarlane, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4640
Location: GEB 151C
Email: mcfarlane@jccc.edu
