Anthropology for Transfer AA-T Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

Program Overview

The Associate in Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer provides a foundation in cultural, archaeological, and biological anthropology. It prepares students for transfer to a CSU campus with a major in Anthropology or a related field, equipping them with skills for careers in law, psychology, health, environment, human rights, and education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Associate in Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer is designed for students seeking to transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Anthropology or a related field.
• Objectives:
• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between cultural, archaeological, and physical/biological processes.
• To develop students' abilities to apply fundamental anthropological terminology and analyze research questions using anthropological methods.
• To foster an appreciation for ethical behavior in anthropological research and practice.
• To equip students with skills and knowledge that can be applied to improve their communities and deepen their understanding of the world.

Outline:

• Program Content and Structure:
• The program consists of 19-23 units of required major courses, including:
• Core Courses (9 units): Cultural Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, Introduction to Archaeology
• List A: Select one course from Elementary Probability & Statistics or Quantitative Reasoning in Psychology (3-4 units)
• List B: Select one course each from Area 1 (Introduction to Research Methods) and Area 2 (Human Anatomy, Survey of Geology, Environmental Earth Science, General Geology) (6-7 units)
• List C: Select one course from Biological Anthropology Laboratory, Human Prehistory, Sex and Gender, Anthropology of Death, Magic, Witchcraft and Religion, American Indians of North America, World Regional Geography, Race and Ethnicity (1-3 units)

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
• The degree prepares students for careers in various fields, including:
• Law
• Psychology
• Health/Medicine
• Environment/Sustainability
• Human Rights Advocacy
• Education