Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Anthropology) creates a seamless transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology at a California State University. With the completion of the AA-T in Anthropology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skill that comprise the core content of the first two years of many four-year programs in Anthropology.

“The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences.” —Anthropologist Ruth Benedict

Associate Degrees in Anthropology

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Anthropology) creates a seamless transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology at a California State University. With the completion of the AA-T in Anthropology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skill that comprise the core content of the first two years of many four-year programs in Anthropology.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or AS-T” major as detailed in the transfer section of the catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis.
Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

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Required Courses for this major (19–20 Total Units)^†

Required Core (13 Units)

ANTHR1 Introduction To Biological Anthropology (3 Units)
ANTHR2 Cultural Anthropology (3 Units)
ANTHR3 Introduction to Archaeology (3 Units)
STAT1 Introduction To Statistical Methods (4 Units)

Science Elective (choose one) (3.0 – 4.0 Units)

BIOL4 Human Anatomy (4 Units)
GEOL10L Physical Geology (4 Units)
SOCIL8 Social Science Research Methods (3 Units)

Culture Elective (choose one) (3 Units)

ETHN1 Introduction To Chicano Studies (3 Units)
ETHN2 Introduction to Native American Studies (3 Units)
ETHN5 Introduction to Chicana/o Culture (3 Units)
ETHN6 History of Race and Ethnicity in America (3 Units)
ETHN15 Mexican-American History (3 Units)
HIST5A World Civilization I (3 Units)
HIST5B World Civilizations II (3 Units)

^†Additional courses are required to earn your degree. Talk to a counselor to learn more.

Courses in Anthropology

ANTHR1 (3 units)

Introduction To Biological Anthropology

ANTHR2 (3 units)

Cultural Anthropology

ANTHR3 (3 units)

Introduction to Archaeology

ANTHR class schedules

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Courses in Anthropology

ANTHR1 Introduction To Biological Anthropology

3 units

Study of human biology, genetics, theory of evolution, primatology, changes in humans through time, human fossil record, human variations today, significance of culture.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area A

CSU GE: B2

IGETC: 5B

UC-TCA: UC-S

C-ID: ANTH 110

ANTHR2 Cultural Anthropology

3 units

Diversity of cultures from aspects of universals of language, economics, kinship, art, religion, technology, etc.; functional aspects of culture and cultural change; varieties of customs and institutions of different peoples; significance of human culture.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B, Multicultural Graduation Requirement

CSU GE: D1

IGETC: 4A

UC-TCA: UC-B

C-ID: ANTH 120

ANTHR3 Introduction to Archaeology

3 units

Introduction to the methods and theories of modern archaeology, including site exploration and interpretation. Patterns of evidence for human behavior from the first humans to the present.

Transferable to both UC and CSU

This course satisfies these GE requirements:

WCC Graduation: Area B

CSU GE: D1

IGETC: 4A

UC-TCA: UC-B

C-ID: ANTH 150

Learn more about Anthropology

Anthropology, the comparative study of humanity and culture, seeks to explain both diversity and similarity in human behavior and biology around the world. It is an academic discipline that integrates a number of specialized fields, including physical anthropology, archaeology, social and cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and applied studies of human problems. Anthropology students can study a wide range of issues including human evolution, human cultural diversity, human language, the human past and present, and the relationship between biology and behavior.