Anthropology
Associate in Arts for Transfer Anthropology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts for Transfer
Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. A central concern of anthropologists is the application of knowledge to the solution of human problems (AAA, 2012). The anthropology program at AHC provides courses that enable students to complete lower division prerequisites and general education requirements for transfer to institutions of higher learning and/or receive an associate degree. The goal of AHC's anthropology program is to prepare students to use anthropology's holistic perspective, research methods, and general knowledge to gain a greater understanding of people in general and the world as a whole. The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Anthropology will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C, or P grade, for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Anthropology will:
- Explain the importance of human biological and/or cultural variation.
- Ability to think critically and demonstrate an understanding of discipline related issues, problems, and research.
- Ability to communicate effectively about topics in and related anthropology.
- Demonstrate proficiency in anthropological concepts and terminology.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 19-20 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (13 units): | 13 | |
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH C1001L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANTH 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 105 | Language And Culture | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following (6-7 units): | 6-7 | |
| GEOG 102 | Human Geography | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 104 | Social Science Research Methods | 3 |
| Electives | 16-17 | |
| Elective units required for Anthropology AA-T: 16-17 | ||
| General Education | ||
| Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 10 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 16-17 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses. | ||
| Total | 35-37 | |