Degrees & Certificates
Anthropology AA-T
Effective Fall 2020
The Las Positas College Anthropology program offers courses that lead to an Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree. The major requirements for the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree align with the Intersegmental Transfer ModelCurriculum (TMC) for Anthropology. Students will have guaranteed admission to a California State University (CSU) campus upon successful completion of the program requirements. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. General education requirements should be selected carefully based on the intended transfer institution.
Completion Requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer
to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University General Education – Breath Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C " (or "P'') or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| ANTR 1 (Biological Anthropology) | 3 |
| ANTR 2 (Introduction to Archaeology) | 3 |
| ANTR 3 (Cultural Anthropology) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| ANTR 4 (Language and Culture) | 3 |
| ANTR 12 (Magic/Religion/Witchcraft/Healing) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Any List A course not already used | 3 |
| 1. Science Methods | |
| PSYC 25 (Research Methods) or | |
| SOC 13 (Research Methods) | 4 |
| 2. Sciences | |
| GEOL 1 * (Physical Geology) | 3 |
| and GEOL 1L * (Physical Geology Laboratory) | 1 |
| GEOG 15 (Introduction to GIS) | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Any List A or B course not already used | 3-4 |
| ANTR 5 (Cultures of the U.S. in Global Perspective) | 3 |
| ANTR 6 (Anthropology of Sex and Gender) | 3 |
| ANTR 7 (Native American Cultures of North America) | 3 |
| ANTR 8 (World Prehistory In Archaeological Perspective) | 3 |
| ANTR 13 (Introduction to Forensic Anthropology) | 3 |
| HIST 14 (History and American Cultures of California) | 3 |
| HIST 25 (American Indian History) | 3 |
| PCN 13 (Multicultural Issues in Contemporary America) | 3 |
| PSYC 21 (Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology) | 3 |
| SOC 3 (Cultural and Racial Minorities) | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units in the Major | 19-23 |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | 37-41 |
| Total Units | 60 |
*Must be taken together and count as one course.
See the Las Positas College California State University General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units are CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.