Anthropology, A.A.-T
An Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a four-year college or university as an Anthropology major.
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Transfer degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU or UC transferable units with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA. Additionally, transfer degrees also require the completion of Cal-GETC general education. Please note that some courses are only transferable to a CSU, and this is noted in the program map. To transfer to a UC, students must complete at least 60 UC transferable units.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Cal-GETC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| STAT-C1000 or PSYC-121 | Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ENGL-C1001 or PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| Major Course 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH-104 | World Prehistory | 3 |
| GEOL-100 or ENVS-101 | Physical Geology or Environmental Science | 3-4 |
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II or Elementary French II or American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ETHS/LIT-240 or ETHS/LIT-280 | American Indian Literature or Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | 3 |
| Units | 13-14 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH-115 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH-145 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| ART-101 | Art History: Prehistoric Through Medieval Art or World Art or World Music | 3 |
| Anthropology Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60-61 | |
- 1
ANTH 105 (S), 107 (A), 121 (F), 125
- 2
ANTH 105 (S), 107 (A), 121 (F), 125 for UC transfer; or ANTH 201 (CSU-only).
Language Other Than English (LOTE):
This is a graduation requirement for UC campuses but not for admission. You can fulfill LOTE by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school with a grade of C or better in the final semester; by completing one semester of a foreign language at a college, or by demonstrating proficiency with a grade of C or better in ASL-100, FREN-101, or SPAN-101. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for this requirement. Review individual campus information and requirements here: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/uc-graduation-requirements/
Some CSU campuses may also require language proficiency for graduation, and more than one semester may be necessary.
At MSJC, LOTE courses count as electives. For personalized guidance, please consult your MSJC Counselor.
CSU - U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals:
This is a graduation requirement for CSU campuses but not for admission. Although not a Cal-GETC requirement, MSJC may certify completion of the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals with POLS-1000/1000H and HIST-111/111H or HIST-112/112H. Courses used to meet this requirement may also be used to satisfy Cal-GETC Subject Area 4 requirements.
High School Students:
Students are encouraged to take courses during the summer before the Fall semester begins, specifically for students majoring in STEM.
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| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH-101H | Honors Biological Anthropology | |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| ANTH-115 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| List A: Select one | ||
| ANTH-145 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | 3 |
| or ANTH-145H | Honors Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | |
| List B: Select one to two | ||
| Select one or two of the following: | 3-7 | |
| World Prehistory | ||
or ANTH-104H | Honors World Prehistory | |
| Biological Anthropology Lab | ||
| Social Research Methodology With Lab | ||
or PSYC-124H | Honors Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Honors Social Research Methodology) | |
| List C: Select one | ||
| Select one of the following not used above: | 3 | |
| World Prehistory | ||
or ANTH-104H | Honors World Prehistory | |
| North American Indians (formerly ANTH-103A) | ||
| Indigenous People of Latin America (formerly ANTH-103D Latin American Cultures) | ||
| Biological Anthropology Lab | ||
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | ||
or ANTH-125H | Honors Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | |
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | ||
or ANTH-145H | Honors Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (formerly Introduction to Language and Linguistics) | |
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Archaeological Survey (formerly ANTH-215) | ||
| Archaeological Excavation | ||
| Archaeology Laboratory | ||
| World Mythology and Folklore | ||
or LIT-205H | Honors World Mythology and Folklore | |
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H) | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | ||
| Total Units | 18-22 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18-22 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
Possible double counting: 16 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer.
- Completion of Cal-GETC requirements.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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