Associate of Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) in Anthropology
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Anthropology) is a 60 unit program which is designed to provide lower division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology. Students who complete this program will be able to apply scientific methodologies, including descriptive, quantitative, or qualitative; and demonstrate a holistic perspective on cultural, environmental, and/or biological systems that addresses cultural values, change, and interactions.
Students must complete the following ADT requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) 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.
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
Required Core Courses (9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 units |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
| ANTH 3/H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Honors | 3 units |
List A: Select two from below (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 10 | Introduction to Biology | 3 units |
| BIOL 10L | Biology Lab | 1 unit |
| MATH 10/H | Elementary Statistics or Honors | 4 units |
List B: Select one from below or from List A not already used (4 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 1A/H | Physical Geology or Honors | 4 units |
List C: Select one from below or from List A or B not already used (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 4 | Intro to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 units |
| ANTH 55 | Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 units |
| GEOG 2 | Intro Cultural Geography | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 18 – 19 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Associate of Arts Degree in Anthropology
After completing an Associate of Arts degree in Anthropology, a student will be able to:
- Apply scientific methodologies, including descriptive, quantitative, or qualitative.
- Demonstrate a holistic perspective on cultural, environmental, and/or biological systems that addresses cultural values, change, and interactions.
Required Core Courses (9 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 units |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
Elective Courses (at least 11 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
| ECON 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
| GEOG 1 | Intro to Physical Geography | 3 units |
| GEOG 2 | Intro to Cultural Geography | 3 units |
| HIST | Any History Course | 3 units |
| POLI 1 | American Government | 3 units |
| POLI 2 | Comparative Governments | 3 units |
| POLI 3 | Intro to Political Science | 3 units |
| POLI 4 | International Relations | 3 units |
| PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 2 | Experimental Psychophysiology | 4 units |
| PSYC 7 | Physiological Psychology | 3 units |
| PSYC 9 | Intro to Psychology of Women | 3 units |
| PSYC 12 | Human Growth and Development | 3 units |
| PSYC 25 | Intro to Abnormal Psychology | 3 units |
| SOCI 1 | Intro to Sociology | 3 units |
| SOCI 2 | Social Problems | 3 units |
| SOCI 20 | American Race Relations | 3 units |
| SOCI 40 | Marriage and Family | 3 units |
| SOCI 45 | Sociology of Human Sexuality | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 20 units