Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_ANTH
Control Number: 32488
Financial Aid Eligible
Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Anthropology AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
Program Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of and an appreciation for human diversity across time and space.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU General Education Breadth — Option 2) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC — Option 3).
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| ANTH A100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology Honors | |
| ANTH A185 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH A185H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors | |
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| Core Courses Subtotal | 9 | |
| List A | ||
| Select three to five units of the following: | 3-5 | |
| Biological Anthropology Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or PSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| List B | ||
| Select three to five units of the following (or any course not used from List A): | 3-5 | |
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Digital Mapping: Introduction to GIS | ||
| General Geology and General Geology Laboratory 1 | ||
| General Geology Honors and General Geology Laboratory Honors | ||
| Earth Science for Teachers | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Introduction to Experimental Methods | ||
or SOC A200 | Introduction to Research Methods | |
| List C | ||
| Select three to five units of the following (or any course not used from List A or B): | 3-5 | |
| Native American | ||
| Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Primate Studies | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Intercultural Communications | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories | ||
| World Religion | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOC A100H | Introduction to Sociology Honors | |
| Program Major Units | 18-24 | |
| CSU or IGETC for CSU | 37-39 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
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Lecture and applicable lab course must both be taken to fulfill area credit.
Program Sequence - CSU
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ANTH A100 or ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology or Cultural Anthropology Honors | 3 |
| CSU GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA B4 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH A185 or ANTH A185H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology or Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors | 3 |
| ANTH A185L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| HIST A170 | History of the United States to 1876 3 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors | 3 |
| CSU GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| ADT List A or ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 3 | |
| Biological Anthropology Laboratory or Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| CSU GE AREA A3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| CSU GE AREA C1 or C2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H | American Government 3 or American Government Honors | 3 |
| CSU GE AREA E - CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 5 | 3 | |
| CSU GE AREA F - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 6 | 5 | |
| ADT List C Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 7 | 3-5 | |
| Units | 17-19 | |
| Total Units | 60-66 | |
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Suggest MATH A160 - CSU GE AREA B4 and ADT List A
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CSU GE AREA B3 and ADT List A; able to take AREA B3 with B1 in a later semester
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American Ideals Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement
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Can choose elective course if MATH A160 was chosen for List A
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Can choose elective if ANTH A105 was chosen for AREA E
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
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ANTH A105 - CSU GE AREA E and ADT List C
Program Sequence - IGETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ANTH A100 or ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology or Cultural Anthropology Honors | 3 |
| IGETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| IGETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH A185 or ANTH A185H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology or Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors | 3 |
| HIST A170 | History of the United States to 1876 2 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors | 3 |
| IGETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| ADT List A or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 3-5 | |
| Biological Anthropology Laboratory or Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| IGETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 3 | |
| IGETC AREA 3A or 3B - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) | 3 | |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H | American Government 5 or American Government Honors | 3 |
| IGETC GE AREA 5A with lab - CHOOSE ONE | 4 | |
| LOTE: Foreign Language or ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 6 | 3-5 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC TRANSFERABLE) 7 | 5 | |
| ADT List C Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| Units | 18-22 | |
| Total Units | 60-70 | |
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Suggest MATH A160- IGETC GE AREA B4 and ADT List A
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American Ideals Requirement - IGETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from IGETC GE AREA 3B
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Can choose elective course if Math A160 was chosen for IGETC GE Area 2
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IGETC GE AREA 1C - CSU Requirement
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American Ideals Requirement - IGETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from IGETC GE AREA 4
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LOTE Requirement for UC only. If met LOTE through HS then take elective units to meet minimum 60 transferable units
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS