2018-2019 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology Associate in Arts for Transfer


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The curriculum in the Anthropology program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree by providing the necessary breadth in the field and, an introduction to the methods used. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer receive priority admission to the California State University system, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed. While an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, which can be achieved through transfer.

 

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Describe the breadth of anthropology and be able to characterize anthropology’s distinctive theoretical and methodological approaches with respect to other disciplines.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of the discipline and the centrality of the four-field approach in American anthropology.
  • Explain the basic processes of human biological evolution.
  • Describe modern human biological diversity and articulate an informed position on the question of race.
  • Define and critically analyze the concepts of culture and cultural relativism.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think holistically and comparatively in describing human cultural diversity.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of social and cultural change through time.
  • Discuss the politics of inclusion and exclusion both locally and globally.
  • Articulate an anthropological perspective in relation to contemporary issues and concerns.
  • Discuss the importance of the scientific method in anthropological research.
  • Identify the correct methods of the undertaking of biological, ethnographic, linguistic, and/or archaeological research.
  • Identify the ethical responsibilities and concerns in the conducting of anthropological research.
  • Write concisely and logically, incorporating relevant data and knowledge.
  • Critically evaluate information sources about different peoples and cultures.

 

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
1.   Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following.
(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
(C) Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
2.  Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0

 

Group A: Select one of the following courses (3 units)


Group B: Select one of the following courses or any course from Group A not already used (3-4 units)


Total Units for the Major: 18-20


General Education (CSU GE or IGETC) 37-39

Additional CSU transferable electives may be needed to meet the 60 unit requirement for AD-T degrees

Total Degree Units 60

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

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