Cultural Anthropology Courses and Certifications

General Social Science Lessons

Explore diverse social science disciplines, from cultural studies to sociology, gaining insights into human behavior, language, education, and societal structures.

• Study.com
• 2 days 9 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Anthropology Textbook

Comprehensive exploration of anthropology, covering theoretical perspectives, genetics, archaeology, human origins, culture, and societal structures. Ideal for students seeking a flexible, mobile-friendly learning resource.

• Study.com
• 1 day 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Forms of government around the world

Study the different forms of government in the world and gain a deeper understanding of political power in our democracies

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Cultural Epistemologies, Human-Nature Relationships and Biological Cognition

Explore Native American perspectives on nature, comparing epistemologies and cognitive processes between Native and Non-Native groups through cultural artifacts and developmental studies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reading Ancient Minds: Metaphor, Culture, and Complexity

Explore how cognitive science and archaeology reveal the impact of conceptual metaphors on human societies, challenging traditional views on cultural influence throughout history.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why We Come to the Aid of Our Friends - An Evolutionary Puzzle

Explore the evolutionary puzzle of unconditional friendship, its benefits, and how humans avoid exploitation. Discover the origins, cultural variations, and comparisons to social ties in other species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Evolution of the Human Family

Explore the evolutionary history of human family structures and their impact on society with insights from anthropology and complex systems research.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Peculiar Logic of Human Values

Explore the conceptualization of human value systems, including types, subjectivity vs. objectivity, and their impact on behavior and social interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Decline of Classic Maya Civilization - A Systems Perspective

Explore the systemic factors behind the decline of Southern Maya Lowlands cities around 800 AD, challenging previous collapse theories and examining new archaeological and environmental insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Latin Amer Societies

Explore Latin American societies, examining social, economic, and cultural changes, U.S. relations, diversity, and sociopolitical dynamics from conquest to modern times.

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 13th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

World History: Prehistoric to Early Modern - Honors

Explore human societies from prehistory to Early Modern era, examining global social, political, religious, economic, and cultural changes in an enriched honors format.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Linguistic Anthropology

Explore language's nature, cognitive foundations, and societal impacts while analyzing its reflection of diverse cultural realities.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

World Music

Explore diverse global music cultures, developing listening skills and cultural appreciation through lectures and multimedia presentations.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 19th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Anthro of Religion

Analyze religious traditions across cultures, focusing on globalization's impact and exploring topics like mythology, shamanism, and ethnomedicine.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

World Prehistory

Explore global cultural shifts from early foraging societies to agrarian states through archaeological evidence across continents.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course