Anthropology
Associate in Arts for Transfer Anthropology · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 60
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer introduces students to the anthropological principles and methodologies used in the study of human diversity through space and time. Students will acquire the essential foundation and skills necessary to pursue advanced degrees in Anthropology, and a wide variety of occupational specializations in the field. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: 1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. 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. 3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an "AA-T" or "AS-T" major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a "P" if the course is taken on a "pass-no pass" basis (title 5 § 55063). 4. Certified completion of the CalGETC General Education-Breadth.
Program Outcomes
PLO 1: Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the four subfields of anthropology: cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic. PLO 2: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to examine human behavior, culture, and evolution across time and space. PLO 3: Communicate anthropological concepts effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
Program Requirements
Required core courses 10 credits
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT 201 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH C1001L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
List A: Select one course 3 credits
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| PSY 155 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | 3 |
List B: Select one course
List C: Select one course. Any course not selected from List A or List B. GEL 101 must be taken with GEL 102. GEL103 must be taken wtih GEL 104.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 210 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEL 101 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GEL 102 | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| GEL 103 | Environmental Geology | 4 |
| GEL 104 | Environmental Geology Lab | 1 |
CalGETC
- Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38