Anthropology
Associate in Arts for Transfer Anthropology · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Overview
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree is based on the approved Transfer Model Curriculum provided by the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges in accordance to SB1440 and California Education code sections 66746-66749. The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to seamlessly transfer into the California State University (CSU) system and complete a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology or similar field of study. The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree will enable students to develop a strong foundation in research methods, statistics and both cultural and biological aspects of behavior and will also offer a wide variety of elective courses in anthropology and other related fields for students to develop a broad knowledge base. The Anthropology Program educates students to understand and value the cultural and social diversity on a global scale, both past and present. In addition, students will develop strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for the requirements of upper division course work.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
(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) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
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.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Appraise past and present cross-cultural experiences.
- Critically analyze and interpret anthropological data.
- Apply anthropological principles for solving human problems on the local, regional and global scales.
Required Courses
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: | 9 | |
| ANTH 062 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | |
| ANTH 063 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | |
| ANTH 064 | Introduction to Archaeology | |
| LIST A: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| ANTH 062L | Physical Anthropology Laboratory | |
| GEOG 010 | Introduction to Physical Geography | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics * | |
| orBUS 060 | Fundamentals of Business Statistics | |
| LIST B: Select one to two courses from the following: | 3 | |
| Any List A course not already taken | ||
| BIOL 071 | Human Anatomy | |
| PSYCH 018 | Introduction to Research Methods | |
| List C: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Any List A or B course not already taken | ||
| ANTH 066 | Native Peoples of California | |
| ANTH 090 | Introduction to Mesoamerica | |
| COMS 035 | Intercultural Communication | |
| ENGL 080 | Mexican-American Literature | |
| ENGL 082A | African-American Literature | |
| ETH 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | |
| ETH 020 | African American Culture | |
| ETH 030 | Chicana/o Culture | |
| ETH 035 | Sociology of the Chicanx Experience | |
| ETH 040 | Vietnamese American Culture and Experience | |
| ETH 042 | Asian American Experience | |
| HIST 021 | African American History | |
| HIST 022 | Mexican-American History | |
| PSYCH 025 | Psychology of Women: Global Perspective | |
| PSYCH 026 | Violence Against Women: Cross-Cultural Perspective | |
| PSYCH 051 | Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology | |
| SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology | |
*. Students may take STAT C1000 or BUS 060 but not both
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.