Anthropology – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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2202.00

Anthropology is the comprehensive study of humans, our ancestors, and our non-human primate relatives. The field explores what it means to be human, from prehistoric times to the present. Anthropologists investigate contemporary human social behaviors (cultural anthropology), the origins and nature of languages (linguistic anthropology), human evolution, variation and adaptation (biological anthropology), and the ancient life ways and cultural development of past human populations (archaeology). This program prepares students to use the discipline’s holistic perspective, research methods, and general knowledge in order to find reasonable solutions to human dilemmas. 

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree provides courses that enable students to complete lower division prerequisites and general education requirements for transfer to the CSU within the anthropology major and the completion of a baccalaureate degree, with guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and its application to anthropological research.
  • Identify patterns and analyze the adaptive relationships between organisms and their environments.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the diversity of past human societies and a comprehension of how archaeological evidence is used to reconstruct past processes of culture change.
  • Understand and articulate the breath of cultural beliefs and practices found across cultures and throughout time, with special emphasis on indigenous traditions.
  • Articulate an understanding of ethical principles and responsibilities in anthropological research using a relativistic framework.

Associate in Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer

REQUIRED CORE
ANTH 001INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3
or ANTH 001H INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY - HONORS
ANTH 002CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY3
or ANTH 002H HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTH 003INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY3
LIST A - SELECT 3-4 UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:3-4
ANTH 001L
BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LAB
ANTH 004
ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION, WITCHCRAFT, AND MAGIC
ANTH 005
INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY
STAT C1000
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
or STAT C1000H
 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - HONORS
LIST B - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A:3-4
Science Methods
PSYC 005
RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
or SOSC 017
 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
Sciences
ANAT 025
HUMAN ANATOMY
GEOG 011
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (with Lab)
GEOL 001
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
GEOL 003
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE
LIST C - SELECT ONE COURSE OR ANY COURSE NOT USED IN LIST A OR B: 3
ANTH 006
ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION
ANTH 007
ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARTIFACT ANALYSIS
ANTH 009
GENDER, SEX AND CULTURE
ANTH 012
AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURES
ANTH 086
CHICANO/A AND LATINO/A AMERICAN CULTURE
or ETH 086
 CHICANO/A AND LATINO/A AMERICAN CULTURE
Required Subtotal18-20
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

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General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.