Anthropology
A.A. Degree Anthropology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: SAC.ANTH.AA
Program Control Number: 04254
The associate degree curriculum in anthropology is designed as a program of basic courses for students considering professional careers as archeologists, ethnographers, linguists, physical anthropologists; for those preparing to become social science teachers in elementary or secondary schools; for such diverse fields as psychology, medicine, law, political science, international relations, economics, or history; and for individuals who plan public service careers in social work, health and welfare programs, foreign service. Students should consult with faculty members for advice in selecting course offerings best suited to the individual’s particular career objectives. The associate of arts degree prepares the student to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in these careers.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will be able to recognize and analyze the complex diversity of humans and their ancestors by examining our biological, cultural, and evolutionary adaptation utilizing the scientific method.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Course | 12 | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 104 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| orANTH 104H | Honors Language and Culture | 3 |
| Emphasis: In addition to the Required Core Classes (12 units), an additional minimum of 6 units for the Anthropology Major may be taken from Category A or Category B. | 6-9 | |
| Category A: If your emphasis is cultural anthropology. | 21 | |
| ANTH 105 | Ancient Mesoamerican Civilization | 3 |
| ANTH 108 | Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft | 3 |
| ANTH 125 | Native Americans in the U.S. | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ETHN 150 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| orETHN 150H | Honors Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| orGEOG 100H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| orHIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| POLT 205 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| orSOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| WMNS 101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| Category B: If your emphasis is physical anthropology. | 0-20 | |
| ANTH 101L | Physical Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 109 | Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| orBIOL 109H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 109L | Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 127 | Ecology | 1 |
| BIOL 149 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 177 | Human Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 211 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 212 | Animal Diversity and Ecology | 5 |
| GEOG 101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 101L | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| Total | 18-21 | |