# Anthropology Transfer Degree AA-T (A.A. Degree for Transfer)

Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Anthropology

Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/anthropology-transfer-degree-aa-t-summer-2026

This program page has been revised since the initial publication of the catalog. This is the updated version. Read the catalog addendum change log here.

**Units:** 90 units

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree provides students with an introduction to the four fields of anthropology - cultural, physical/biological, archaeology, and anthropological linguistics - with emphasis on the applications of the discipline to contexts of everyday life. Anthropology is a very relevant degree as it offers students a perspective for understanding humans from the past and the present. Many employers are interested in the critical thinking and analytical research skills offered by Anthropology. The anthropology degree offers students major preparation for transfer to a four-year institution. Students completing this degree (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students are strongly encouraged to see a counselor if considering this transfer option. To obtain the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree, students must complete the following requirements: 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) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) - Breadth Requirements. (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. A minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Have an understanding of the four fields of anthropology.

-   Understand, appreciate, and apply scientific methods of anthropological research and analysis.

-   Recognize the significance of the comparative, evolutionary, and relativistic approaches in anthropology.

-   Develop an appreciation of the diversity of the human species.

-   Understand and appreciate cultural diversity and human variation.

-   Apply anthropological methods of critical thinking, reflexivity, and cultural awareness in everyday life.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Anthropology Transfer Degree AA-T (Total 27.5 - 30)** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following** | |  |
| **B.1. All Courses (Total 12)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 12** | |  |
| ANT 101 | Introduction to Archaeology | 4 |
| ANT 102 | Cultural Anthropology | 4 |
| ANT 103 | Physical/Biological Anthropology | 4 |
| **B.2. Select One (Total 4 - 5)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 4-5** | |  |
| ANT 108 | Introduction to Language and Culture | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |
| **B.3. Select Two (including any course not already used to satisfy area B.2, in addition to the courses listed below) (Total 8)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 8** | |  |
| ANT 106 | Visual Anthropology | 4 |
| ANT 107 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 4 |
| ANT 109 | Anthropology of Native America | 4 |
| ANT 110 | Applied Anthropology | 4 |
| ANT 112 | The Anthropology of the Unexplained | 4 |
| GEG 102 | Human Geography | 4 |
| GEG 103 | World Regional Geography | 4 |
| HIS 110 | Multicultural History of the United States | 4 |
| REL 103 | World Religions | 4 |
| SOC 107 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 4 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology of Popular Culture | 4 |
| SOC 114 | Gender | 4 |
| **B.4. Select One (including any courses not already used to satisfy areas B.2 or B.3, in addition to the courses listed below) (Total 3.5 - 5)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 3.5-5** | |  |
| GEL 102 | Physical Geology | 5 |
| GEL 114 | Introduction to Earth Sciences | 5 |
| GEG 134 | ArcGIS Online | 3.5 |