Anthropology
Associate of Arts-Transfer Anthropology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Behavioral and Social Sciences Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/behavioralsocial
The anthropology program provides a foundation in the fields of socio-cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archaeology as they relate to the physical and behavioral aspects of the world's populations of the past and the present. Students in this program will be able to discern the basic issues facing anthropologists, apply the methodologies that anthropologists use to approach the problems in the field, and critically evaluate the record of past accomplishments. Competencies will be assessed regularly through examinations and projects.
The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AA-T, students must complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students who have completed the AA-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T.
Required Core: 9 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 1H | Honors Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 2H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
List A: 3-4 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 4 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| orPSYC 109A | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| orSOCI 109A | Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
List B: 3-4 units
Any course from List A not already completed
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 32 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEOG 8 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| orGEOL 1 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 3 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| PSYC 109B | Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
List C: 3-4 units
Any course from List A or List B not already completed
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 5 | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH 6 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| ANTH 7 | Native Peoples of South America | 3 |
| ANTH 8 | Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica | 3 |
| ANTH 9 | Women, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| ANTH 11 | Anthropology of Religion, Magic and Witchcraft | 3 |
| GEOG 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| orGEOG 5H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST 122 | United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| orHIST 122H | Honors United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| orSOCI 101H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 107 | Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the United States | 3 |
| SOCI 108 | Global Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
Total Major Units: 18-21
GE Pattern
Complete the following:
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units