Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Social Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 2A03880
The Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree is designed to provide students with a holistic introduction to Anthropology. This degree will provide the background knowledge needed by undergraduate Anthropology majors for university transfer and coursework, while emphasizing the practical applications of anthropological skills and knowledge in a diversity of careers and the utility of anthropological perspectives as a lifelong learning tool for interpreting world events. This degree requires a total of 19-21 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (10 units): | ||
| ANTH 101 F | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 101HF | Honors Biological Anthropology | |
| ANTH 101LF | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANTH 102 F | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 102HF | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| ANTH 103 F | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| or ANTH 103HF | Honors Introduction to Archaeology | |
| LIST A: Select one course (3 units): | 3 | |
| Language and Culture | 3 | |
| Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 | |
or ANTH 107HF | Honors Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | |
| LIST B: Select one to two courses, or any LIST A course not already selected (3-4 units): | 3-4 | |
| Area 1: Science Methods | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | |
or PSY 202HF | Honors Research Methods in Psychology | |
| Introduction to Research Methods | 3 | |
| Area 2: Sciences | ||
| General Human Anatomy | 4 | |
| Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | 4 | |
| Earth Science Survey and Earth Science Survey Lab | 4 | |
| Environmental Geology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (formerly GEOG 281AF) | 3 | |
| LIST C: Select one to two coures or any LIST A or LIST B course not already selected (3-4 units): | 3-4 | |
| World Prehistory | 3 | |
| Primate Behavior | 3 | |
| Anthropology Independent Study | 1 | |
| Cultures of Latin America | 3 | |
| Celtic Cultures | 3 | |
| Global Issues in Anthropological Perspective | 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-21 | |
Outcome 1: Distinguish and assess the interconnectedness of racial, cultural, political, social, historical, and economic issues in regard to individual agency/personal lives as well as outcomes effected at the macro level in a globalized world.
Outcome 2: Analyze and evaluate key anthropological theories and concepts in cultural and physical anthropology, specifically regarding holism, evolution, cultural relativism and human variation.
Outcome 3: Evaluate and interpret multiple sources of data, including science, archeology, history, and the humanities, contrasting them in regards to objectivity and subjectivity.
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