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Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree

Banner Code: 1_AA_ANTH

Control Number: 04032

Financial Aid Eligible


The Anthropology Program 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.

Program Outcome

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

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

Course Title Units
Required Courses
Core Courses
ANTH A100Cultural Anthropology3
or ANTH A100H Cultural Anthropology Honors
ANTH A185Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
or ANTH A185H Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors
ANTH A185LBiological Anthropology Laboratory1
ANTH A280Introduction to Archaeology3
Restricted Electives
Select a minimum of nine units of the following:9
Native American
Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior
Introduction to Primate Studies
Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
Child, Growth and Development
World Regional Geography
Physical Geography
Physical Geography Honors
Physical Geography Lab
Cultural Geography
World History 1
World History 1 Honors
World History 2
World History 2 Honors
Western Civilization 1
Western Civilization 1 Honors
Western Civilization 2
Western Civilization 2 Honors
Life Span Developmental Psychology
Principles of Human Sexuality 1
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Honors
Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage
Total Units19
Requirement Units
Program Major Units 19
AA General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 60

Program Sequence

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
OCC AA GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AA GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 1 2-4
OCC AA GE AREA D3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units14-16
Semester 2
ANTH A185
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
or Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors
3
ANTH A185L Biological Anthropology Laboratory 1
OCC AA GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 3-4
OCC AA GE AREA E1 - CHOOSE ONE 3 .5-4
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 3-4
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 4
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units13.5-19
Summer
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 4
 Units4
Year 2
Semester 1
ANTH A280 Introduction to Archaeology 3
HIST A170
History of the United States to 1876
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
OCC AA GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 .5-4
AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3
 Units12.5-16
Semester 2
PSCI A180
American Government
or American Government Honors
3
OCC AA GE AREA E2 - CHOOSE ONE 3 1
AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE (See Requirements) 6
ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 5 6
 Units16
 Total Units60-71
1

OCC AA Area C requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from C1 and one course from C2 

2

OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units

3

OCC AA GE AREA E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from E1 and one course from E2

4

Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AA Math Requirement and OCC AA GE AREA A2

5

VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS