Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 2_AAT_ANTH
Control Number: 32118
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree focuses on a critical and holistic analysis of humankind, their many cultural adaptations both globally and throughout time, and the vast diversity that humankind exhibits, both past and present. Students in the Associate in Arts in Anthropology Transfer Degree will gain a basic, though in-depth understanding of the various fields and sub-fields of anthropology, as well as the theoretical underpinnings and methodological approaches of this multidisciplinary subject. They will also gain a greater understanding of what it means to be human; the scientific origin of humans as a species; the role of culture in human evolution; and the importance of tolerance among sociocultural variation. Students will gain an appreciation of the diversity contained and exhibited by humankind on a global and historical scale. Students will engage in courses such as Cultural Anthropology; Physical Anthropology; Archaeology; Linguistics; Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion; and Native Peoples of North America; among others. After earning the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree, students will be prepared to continue on for a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology at a CSU.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate the origins and development of the human species from a cultural, biological, ecological, technological, and theoretical perspective.
- Compare and contrast variations in social customs unique to individual cultures.
- Assess the importance of culture and cultural variation to the human species.
- Assess the importance of biocultural evolution, cultural relativity, and holism in an anthropological approach to the study of humanity.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses — Core | ||
| ANTH G100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH G130 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH G185 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics | 4 |
| ANTH G190 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ANTH G185L | Physical Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| List B | ||
| Select one to two of the following: | 3-8 | |
Any course from List A not already used | ||
| PSYC G280 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEOL G110 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEOL G106 | Earth Science For Teachers | 4 |
| GEOG G190 | Digital Mapping: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| List C | ||
| Select one to two of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Any course from List A or B not already used | ||
| ANTH G140 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH G150 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| CMST G255 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GEOG G185 | Human Geography | 3 |
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST G150 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| MUS G103 | World Music | 3 |
| PHIL G120 | Ethics | 3 |
| SOC G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Major Total | 18-22 | |
| GE Pattern (CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC) | 37-39 | |
| Total units that may be double-counted | 10-21 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | 11-24 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANTH G100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH G140 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| Area E: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development course | 3 | |
| Area A1: Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH G185 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH G185L | Physical Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics | 4 |
| PSYC G100 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| Select one or two of the following: | 3-8 | |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEOG G190 | Digital Mapping: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL G106 | Earth Science For Teachers | 4 |
| GEOL G110 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| PSYC G280 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| ANTH G190 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| Units | 14-19 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| ANTH G130 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| HIST G170 | History Of The United States To 1876 (Area C2: Humanities course) | 3 |
| or HIST G175 | History of the United States Since 1876 | |
| Area A3: Critical Thinking course | 3 | |
| Select one or two of the following NOT already taken: | 3-8 | |
| ANTH G140 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH G150 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| CMST G255 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GEOG G185 | Human Geography | 3 |
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST G150 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| MUS G103 | World Music | 3 |
| PHIL G120 | Ethics | 3 |
| SOC G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEOG G190 | Digital Mapping: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL G106 | Earth Science For Teachers | 4 |
| GEOL G110 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| PSYC G280 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| ANTH G190 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| Units | 11-17 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area B1: Physical Science course (without lab) | 3 | |
| PSCI G180 | American Government (Area D: Social & Behavioral Science course) | 3 |
| or PSCI G181 | American Government: The Politics of Race and Ethnicity | |
| ANTH G200 | Gender, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| Area C1: Arts course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies course | 3 | |
| CSU Transferable elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 0-5 | |
| Units | 15-20 | |
| Total minimum units required | 60 | |
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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.