Anthropology
A.A. Degree Major Anthropology · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate of Arts degree 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, and 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.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, AA | 18 | |
| Major requirements | 12 | |
| Select ANTH 100 or ANTH 100H. Credit will be awarded for only one course. | 3 | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Complete the following three (3) courses | 9 | |
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 104 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| List A - Cultural Anthropology Emphasis: If emphasis is Cultural Anthropology, select six (6) units from List A | 6 | |
| ECON 102 | Principles/Macro | 3 |
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 100H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 102H | Honors Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GSWS 101 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| List B - Physical Anthropology Emphasis: If emphasis is Physical Anthropology, select six (6) units from List B. | 6 | |
| ANTH 101L | Physical Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 109 | Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 109H | Honors Fundamentals of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 109L | Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 109HL | Honors Fundamentals of Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 149 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 211 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 5 |
| ERTH 100 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| ERTH 100L | Physical Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| ERTH 111 | Historical Geology | 4 |
| GEOG 101 | Introduction to the Natural Environment | 3 |
| GEOG 101H | Honors Physical Geogrophy | 3 |
| GEOG 101L | Introduction to the Natural Enviroment Lab | 1 |
Learning Outcomes
- Understand cultures past and present and how cultures fit into modern globalization.
- Understand human biological development over millennium and primates and their social and biological attributes.
- Study culture in Archaeological context and try to interpret artifacts into economic, religious, political and social context.