Anthropology

Anthropology Associate in Arts for Transfer

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, examining human biology and culture today and in the past; and biological and cultural change through time. Students with an Anthropology major concentrate in one of the following areas: cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological/physical anthropology, or archaeology. The major in anthropology prepares students for a variety of research/academic positions (e.g. museums, colleges and universities, zoos); and nonacademic/research positions (e.g. in business, medicine, cultural resource management, government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)). The objective of this program is to prepare students for transfer to a four-year university. Anthropology’s emphasis on research skills, organizational skills, critical thinking, technical writing, project management, and use of a holistic perspective make it an excellent undergraduate major for a variety of fields and graduate programs. The Associate of Arts in Anthropology Degree for Transfer is designed to provide students a clear pathway to the California State University (CSU) anthropology major and completion of the anthropology baccalaureate degree, to grant guaranteed admission to a CSU to a similar major, with junior standing, and the ability to complete their remaining requirements within 60 semester or 90 quarter units of CSU-transferable coursework with a minimum minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Upon completion of the following requirements, the student will be eligible for an Associate Degree for Transfer: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) The completion of all courses required for the major with a “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable for courses in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the biocultural nature of humanity through application of the core concepts, methods, and theories, in cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology to explanations of human diversity. Assessment:Exams, Quizzes, Papers, Research, and Presentations.

• 1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze and discuss the bio-cultural nature of humanity through application of core anthropological concepts, methods, and theories to explanations of human diversity.

• 2. Describe the origins and history of the discipline of American anthropology; its unique perspectives and approaches to the study of humanity; its ethical challenges; its dual nature as the humanistic/scientific study of humanity; and its uses and value in today’s world. Assessment:Exams, Quizzes, Papers, Research, and Presentations.

• 2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply current social issues and case studies to evaluate the history and origins of anthropology, the ethical challenges, and the dual nature of the discipline as a humanistic/scientific study of humanity.

• 3. Critically evaluate information about human societies and origins without reliance on taken-for-granted assumptions, using a combination of skills, including the scientific method, qualitative social analysis, and reflective writing. Assessment:Exams, Quizzes, Papers, Research, and Presentations.

• 3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to critically evaluate information about human societies and origins, without reliance on taken-for-granted assumptions, using a combination of skills, including the scientific method, qualitative social analysis, and reflective writing.

Program Requirements