2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Anthropology Associate in Arts for Transfer


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Degrees, Certificates, and Awards by Degree

The curriculum in the Anthropology program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree in anthropology by providing the necessary breadth in the field and an introduction to the methods used. Students who complete the AA-T degree in Anthropology receive priority admission to the California State University system, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed. While a baccalaureate or higher degree, which can be achieved through transfer, is recommended for those considering professional careers in anthropology, an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment as lab technicians, research assistants, museum workers, cultural resource conservators, and other related positions.

 

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.
  • Explain the fundamental processes of human biological evolution.
  • Describe modern human biological diversity.
  • Articulate an understanding of the cultural construction and historical uses of the concept 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.
  • Critically analyze the process of globalization and its effects upon cultures around the world.
  • Articulate an anthropological perspective on contemporary issues and concerns, including the politics of inclusion and exclusion both locally and globally.
  • Discuss the importance of the scientific method in anthropological research.
  • Identify the correct methods and ethical responsibilities involved in conducting archaeological, biological, ethnographic, and/or linguistic fieldwork.

Graduation Requirements

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.

  1. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a “C” (or “P” Pass) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

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


Total Units for the Major: 18-19


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.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Degrees, Certificates, and Awards by Degree