Anthropology

Summary

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Anthropology or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

Award Notes: The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

• Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
• Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
• 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 CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
• Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
• Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Anthropology Program will be able to:

1. Define Anthropology, identify and discuss its various subfields including: Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Comparative Linguistics, Archaeology, and Applied Anthropology.
2. Identify and discuss Anthropological methods of inquiry.
3. Identify, discuss, compare, contrast, and critically analyze the various theoretical orientations used in the different subfields of Anthropology.
4. Discuss and critically evaluate the Anthropological Perspective including its global emphasis and cross-cultural and comparative approach to understanding the various ways in which people organize themselves, meet their various needs, and have adapted to their environments.
5. Identify, describe, and discuss different cultural systems ranging from band societies to the state.
6. Identify, critically evaluate, and discuss the contributions Anthropology has made to describing and understanding the human condition, including human biological and cultural diversity.
7. Identify and critically evaluate Anthropology’s contributions to other disciplines of study in the Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, and the Humanities.

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