Anthropology (AA-T)
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE (AA-T)
Anthropology teaches students the value of the scientific method and cultural relativism, which involves the understanding and appreciation of different societies and their practices and beliefs through cross-cultural comparison. Students with an Associate of Arts degree will be well prepared to further their studies in the field of Anthropology.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast the four subdisciplines within Anthropology.
- Students describe the several steps regarding the Scientific Method.
- Students explain the several theories within Evolutionary Theory/Law.
- Students recognize the benefits and problems concerning Cultural Relativism.
- Students recognize the benefits and problems concerning Ethnocentrism
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ANTH 100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| ANTH 115 | Physical Anthropology | 3.0 |
| ANTH 120 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3.0 |
| List A: Select any of the following courses (3 units total) | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab (1) | ||
| Introduction to Language and Culture (3) | ||
| Elementary Statistics (4) | ||
| List B: Select one or two of the following or any course from List A not already used: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Introduction to Social Research Methods (3) | ||
| Physical Geology (4) | ||
| List C: Select one of the following or any course from List A or B not already used: | 3.0 | |
| Native Peoples of North America (3) | ||
| The Maya, Inca and Aztecs: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas (3) | ||
| The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3) | ||
| The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender (3) | ||
or WGS 205 | The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender | |
| The Anthropology of Death and Dying (3) | ||
| Introductory Sociology Principles (3) | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. (3) | ||
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Note: The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.