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Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)

Banner Code: 1_AAT_ANTH

Control Number: 32488

Financial Aid Eligible


The Department of Anthropology at Orange coast College is a comprehensive program with opportunities to experience all four of the primary fields of research within the discipline. Our objective is to apply theory and offer hands-on experience to enable the student to gain a broad perspective of the diversity of interests that can be acquired by pursuing a degree in Anthropology. The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer will allow for transfer to the baccalaureate program in Anthropology at the Cal State University system.

Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Gain an understanding of and an appreciation for human diversity across time and space.
  2. 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:

  1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
  2. Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable courseworkWhile a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPAConsult with a counselor for more information.
  3. Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalogAll courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
  4. Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
  5. 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 Core (9-10 units)
ANTH A100Cultural Anthropology3
or ANTH A100H Cultural Anthropology Honors
Biological Anthropology3-4
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors
Or
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
and Biological Anthropology Lab
Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors
and Biological Anthropology Lab
ANTH A280Introduction to Archaeology3
List A - Select three units from the following:3
ANTH A190Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology3
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
or PSYC A160 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
List B - Select six units from the following (or any course not used from List A):6
Native American
Introduction to Primate Studies
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
Intercultural Communications
Cultural Geography
World Religion
List C-Select one (2-4 units) or any course not selected from A or B2-4
Human Anatomy
General Geology 1
General Geology Honors
and General Geology Laboratory
Physical Geology
Environmental Geology
Total Major Units18-24
Cal-GETC General Education Breadth: 34 218.0
Transfer elective units required to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement24.0 - 20.0
Total Degree Units60
1

Lecture and applicable lab course must both be taken to fulfill area credit.

2

Courses in major program may double count as General Education Breadth, reducing total GE Breadth unit count.

Program Sequence - Cal-GETC

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
ANTH A100
Cultural Anthropology
or Cultural Anthropology Honors
3
Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE 3
Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 3-4
Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units12-13
Semester 2
ANTH C1001
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
or Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors and Biological Anthropology Lab
4
HIST C1001
History of the United States to 1877 2
or History of the United States to 1877 - Honors
or United States History since 1865
or United States History since 1865 - Honors
3
ADT LIST A: CHOOSE ONE 3
Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 3
 Units16-17
Summer
ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 6
 Units6
Year 2
Semester 1
ANTH A280 Introduction to Archaeology 3
ADT List B Course - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) 6
Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE 3
Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15
Semester 2
ADT List C Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 2-4
POLS C1000
American Government and Politics 5
or American Government and Politics Honors
3
Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A - CHOOSE ONE 4
ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 5
 Units14-16
 Total Units63-67
1

STAT C1000 OR PSYC A160 Recommended- It satisfies Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 and ADT List A

2

American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B

3

Can choose elective course if Math A160 was chosen for Cal-GETC GE Area 2

4

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS

5

American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 4