# Anthropology (AA-T Degree)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Anthropology

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44168/44251/44252

The Associate in Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T ANTHR) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus to a program or major in Anthropology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete:

-   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)  Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 20 semester units or 27 quarter 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. Students must earn a C (or "P") or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.
-   No more than 60 semester units are required.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T ANTHR) will also assist Anthropology major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

**Career Opportunities**

Health care, social work, mental health, law, historical societies, education, non-profit organizations, community organizing.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Analyze cultural aspects of human prehistory, including American cultural diversity and traditions of past civilizations world-wide
2.  Apply knowledge of genetics & evolutionary forces to analyze diversity in human populations
3.  Apply holistic analysis to social phenomena

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (9 units)** | | 9 |
| ANTHR 1 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHR 2 | Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTHR 3 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| **List A (8 units):** | | 8 |
| ANTHR 1L | Physical Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 013 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| **Select one of the following:** | | 3-4 |
| MATH 114 | Research Methods in Data Science | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| **Select 1 course from the following (min 3 units):** | | 3 |
| ANTHR 7 | Magic, Religion and Witchcraft | 3 |
| ANTHR 14 | Introduction to the Anthropology of Race, Class, Ethnicity, and Society | 3 |
| ANTHR 19 | Anthropology of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| HUMAN 40 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| **Total Major Units:** | | 20 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern:** | | 34 |
| **CSU Transferable General Elective Courses to meet 60 units** | |  |
| **Total Units:** | | 60 |