Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_ANTH
Control Number: 32488
Financial Aid Eligible
The Department of Anthropology at Orange coast College is a comprehensive program with opportunities to experience all four of the primary fields of research within the discipline. Our objective is to apply theory and offer hands-on experience to enable the student to gain a broad perspective of the diversity of interests that can be acquired by pursuing a degree in Anthropology. The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer will allow for transfer to the baccalaureate program in Anthropology at California State University Long Beach, California State University Fullerton, as well as similar majors elsewhere.
Program Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of and an appreciation for human diversity across time and space.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ANTH A100/A100H | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A185/A185H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| List A - Select three to five units from the following: | 3-5 | |
| Biological Anthropology Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or PSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| List B - Select three to five units from the following (or any course not used from List A): | 3-5 | |
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Digital Mapping: Introduction to GIS | ||
| General Geology 1 | ||
| General Geology Honors and General Geology Laboratory | ||
| Earth Science for Teachers | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Introduction to Experimental Methods | ||
or SOC A200 | Introduction to Research Methods | |
| List C - Select three to five units of the following (or any course not used from List A or B): | 3-5 | |
| Native American | ||
| Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Primate Studies | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Intercultural Communications | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories | ||
| World Religion | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Total Major Units | 18-24 | |
| Cal-GETC General Education Breadth: 34 2 | 18.0 | |
| Transfer elective units required to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement | 24.0 - 20.0 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
- 1
Lecture and applicable lab course must both be taken to fulfill area credit.
- 2
Courses in major program may double count as General Education Breadth, reducing total GE Breadth unit count.
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ANTH A100 or ANTH A100H |
Cultural Anthropology or Cultural Anthropology Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH A185 or ANTH A185H |
Introduction to Biological Anthropology or Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors |
3 |
| Biological Anthropology Laboratory or Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology or Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
||
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 2 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| ADT List A or ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 3-5 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 6 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12-14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ADT List C Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| POLS A180 or POLS A180H |
American Government and Politics 5 or American Government and Politics Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A - CHOOSE ONE | 4 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 5 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Total Units | 60-68 | |
- 1
STAT C1000 OR PSYC A160 Recommended- It satisfies Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 and ADT List A
- 2
American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B
- 3
Can choose elective course if Math A160 was chosen for Cal-GETC GE Area 2
- 4
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
- 5
American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 4