Anthropology for Transfer
AA-T Degree Anthropology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Anthropology for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary area of study focusing on the study of people, ranging from the origin and biological evolution of our species, to tracing the prehistory and history of cultures, to defining group behavior in non-western and western cultures. Thus, anthropology is considered to be the most holistic of the social sciences. The goal of anthropology is to answer the question, “What is humankind?” from a biological, prehistoric, and behavioral perspective. The integrative approach to the discipline links anthropology with the life and social sciences and has strong ties with disciplines ranging from biology and psychology to political science, history, and the arts, providing a humanistic perspective.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Understand key Anthropological concepts and develop critical thinking skills to assess anthropological concepts, and to evaluate the validity of anthropological methods, interpretations, solutions, and arguments.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for human diversity.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the integrative/holistic nature of Anthropology and its utility in fostering a deeper understanding of allied academic disciplines and personal identity.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 9 | |
| ANTHRO 1 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 3 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| List A - Any one course: | 4 | |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSCSCI 10 | Statistics for Social Science | 4 |
| List B - Any one course: | 4 | |
| BIOL 20 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| Choose both: | 4 | |
| ESC 1 | Earth Science | 3 |
| ESC 1L | Earth Science Laboratory | 1 |
| List C - At least 3 units from the following, or any course not taken from List B: | 3-4 | |
| ANTHRO 1L | Laboratory for Biological Anthropology | 1 |
| ANTHRO 5 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| COMSTD 74 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| GEOG 1 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 11 | Human Geography | 3 |
| HIST 1 | World History: Pre-Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
| MUSIC 26 | World Music | 3 |
| PHIL 80 | Introduction to Religion | 3 |
| SOC 10 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 15 | Ethnic and Race Relations: U.S. and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total | 20-21 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: A016
Program Control Number: 32166
TOP Code: 2202.00
CIP Code: 45.0201