Anthropology
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Anthropology · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
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 Model Curriculum (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.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Deconstruct the biological concept of "race."
- Describe and identify fossil hominid species.
- Explain how natural selection works.
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 California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
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.
Anthropology (AA-T): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (9 Units) | ||
| ANTR 1 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTR 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTR 3 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| List A: Select One (3-4 Units) | ||
| ANTR 4 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTR 7 | Native American Cultures of North America | 3 |
| ANTR 12 | Magic/Religion/Witchcraft/Healing | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| List B: Select One to Two (3-8 Units) | ||
| Any List A course not already used | 3-4 | |
| GEOL 1 | Physical Geology* | 3 |
| GEOL 1L | Physical Geology Laboratory* | 1 |
| GEOG 15 | Introduction to GIS** GEOG 15 cannot satisfy List B or C on its own. | 3 |
| List C: Select One (3-4 Units) | ||
| Any List A or B course not already used | 3-4 | |
| ANTR 8 | World Prehistory in an Archaeological Perspective | 3 |
| ANTR 13 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| ETHS 5 | Psychology of Race and Identity | 3 |
| ETHS 6 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 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 | Psychology of Race and Identity | 3 |
| SOC 3 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Total Units for the Major | 18-23 | |
| Additional General Education and Electives Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern 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 must be CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 37-42 | |
| *GEOL 1 and GEOL 1L must be taken together. | - | |
| Total | 18-25 | |