Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 1_AA_ANTH
Control Number: 04032
Financial Aid Eligible
The Anthropology Program 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.
Program Outcome
Gain an understanding of and an appreciation for human diversity across time and space.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ANTH A100/A100H | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A185/A185H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A185L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| Restricted Electives - Select a minimum of nine units of the following: | 9 | |
| Native American | ||
| Anthropology of Nonverbal Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Primate Studies | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Child, Growth and Development | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Physical Geography Lab | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| World History 1 | ||
| World History 2 | ||
| Western Civilization 1 | ||
| Western Civilization 2 | ||
| Life Span Developmental Psychology | ||
| Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage | ||
| Program Major Units | 19 | |
| OCC AA GE Breadth: 24 Units 1, 2, 3 | 12 | |
| Electives to Satisfy 60-Unit Degree Requirement | 29 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Double-counted units 12 (24 - 12) = 12
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Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
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Multicultural Requirement may be met with a General Education or Major course.
Program Sequence
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 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 2-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 4 | |
| Units | 12-14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH A185 or ANTH A185H |
Introduction to Biological Anthropology or Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors |
3 |
| ANTH A185L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E Theory - CHOOSE ONE 2 | .5-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16.5-22 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 4 | |
| Units | 4 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 6 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 6 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E Activity - CHOOSE ONE 2 | 0.5-3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 9 | |
| Units | 15.5-18 | |
| Total Units | 60-70 | |
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
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OCC AA GE AREA 7E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from 7E- Theory/non-activty and one course from 7E- Activity