Anthropology
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) Anthropology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Department of Anthropology at Orange coast College 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. The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer will allow for transfer to the baccalaureate program in Anthropology at the Cal State University system.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of and an appreciation for human diversity across time and space.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Requirements
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core (9-10 units) | ||
| ANTH A100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology Honors | |
| Biological Anthropology | 3-4 | |
| ANTH C1001 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | |
| orANTH C1001H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honors | |
| Or | ||
| ANTH C1001 & ANTH C1001L | Introduction to Biological Anthropologyand Biological Anthropology Lab | |
| orANTH C1001H & ANTH C1001L | Introduction to Biological Anthropology - Honorsand Biological Anthropology Lab | |
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| List A - Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orPSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| List B - Select six units from the following (or any course not used from List A): | 6 | |
| ANTH A102 | Native American | |
| ANTH A187 | Introduction to Primate Studies | |
| ANTH A188 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | |
| ANTH A220 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | |
| CMST A155 | Intercultural Communications | |
| GEOG A185 | Cultural Geography | |
| RLST A110 | World Religion | |
| List C-Select one (2-4 units) or any course not selected from A or B | 2-4 | |
| BIOL A220 | Human Anatomy | |
| GEOL A105 | General Geology 1 | |
| orGEOL A105H & GEOL A105L/GEOL A105M | General Geology Honorsand General Geology Laboratory | |
| GEOL A110 | Physical Geology | |
| GEOL A160 | Environmental Geology | |
| Total Major Units | 18-24 | |
| Cal-GETC General Education Breadth: 34 | 18.0 | |
| Transfer elective units required to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement | 24.0 - 20.0 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
- Lecture and applicable lab course must both be taken to fulfill area credit.
- Courses in major program may double count as General Education Breadth, reducing total GE Breadth unit count.
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
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 A100or ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropologyor Cultural Anthropology Honors |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ANTH C1001or ANTH C1001H and ANTH C1001L |
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H |
| ADT LIST A: CHOOSE ONE |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 |
| Summer |
|---|
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ANTH A280 |
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ADT List C Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 |
- STAT C1000 OR PSYC A160 Recommended- It satisfies Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 and ADT List A
- American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B
- Can choose elective course if Math A160 was chosen for Cal-GETC GE Area 2
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS
- American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 4