Anthropology
AA-T Degree Anthropology · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Analyze cultural aspects of human prehistory, including American cultural diversity and traditions of past civilizations world-wide
- Apply knowledge of genetics & evolutionary forces to analyze diversity in human populations
- 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 |
| orSTAT 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 | |