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

CourseTitleUnits
ANT 101Cultural Anthropology3
ANT 201Introduction to Archaeology3
ANTH C1001Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
ANTH C1001LBiological Anthropology Lab1

List A: Select one course 3 credits

CourseTitleUnits
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
PSY 155Introduction to Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences3

List B: Select one course

CourseTitleUnits
ANT 102Aztecs, Maya, and Their Predecessors3
ANT 107Anthropology of Religion3

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.

CourseTitleUnits
BIO 210Human Anatomy4
GEL 101Physical Geology4
GEL 102Physical Geology Laboratory1
GEL 103Environmental Geology4
GEL 104Environmental Geology Lab1

CalGETC

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