# Anthropology (Associate in Arts Degree)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Anthropology

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/social-science-humanities/anthropology/anthropology-associate-arts-degree/

The Anthropology Program 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.

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Gain an understanding of and an appreciation for human diversity across time and space.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| ANTH A100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology Honors |  |
| ANTH A185 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH A185H | Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors |  |
| ANTH A185L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| **Restricted Electives - Select a minimum of nine units of the following:** | | 9 |
| ↳ ANTH A102 | Native American |  |
| ↳ ANTH A187 | Introduction to Primate Studies |  |
| ↳ ANTH A188 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology |  |
| ↳ ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology |  |
| ↳ ANTH A220 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion |  |
| ↳ GEOG A100 | World Regional Geography |  |
| ↳ GEOG A180/A180H | Physical Geography |  |
| ↳ GEOG A180L | Physical Geography Lab |  |
| ↳ GEOG A185 | Cultural Geography |  |
| ↳ HIST A161/A161H | World History 1 |  |
| ↳ HIST A162/A162H | World History 2 |  |
| ↳ HIST A180/A180H | Western Civilization 1 |  |
| ↳ HIST A185/A185H | Western Civilization 2 |  |
| ↳ PSYC A130 | Life Span Developmental Psychology |  |
| ↳ SOC A100/A100H | Introduction to Sociology |  |
| ↳ SOC A110 | Introduction to Dating, Relationships, and Marriage |  |
| **Program Major Units** | | 19 |
| **OCC AA GE Breadth: 24 Units** | | 12 |
| **Electives to Satisfy 60-Unit Degree Requirement** | | 29 |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |

1. Double-counted units 12 (24 - 12) = 12
2. Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
3. Multicultural Requirement may be met with a General Education or Major course.

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

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 | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 2-4 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 4 |
|  | Units | 12-14 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ANTH A185or ANTH A185H and ANTH A185L | Introduction to Biological Anthropologyor Introduction to Biological Anthropology Honors and Biological Anthropology Lab | 4 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E Theory - CHOOSE ONE 2 | .5-4 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 3 |
|  | Units | 16.5-22 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 4 |
|  | Units | 4 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| ANTH A280 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 6 |
|  | Units | 12 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) | 6 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E Activity - CHOOSE ONE 2 | 0.5-3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 9 |
|  | Units | 15.5-18 |
|  | Total Units | 60-70 |

1. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
2. OCC AA GE AREA 7E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from 7E- Theory/non-activty and one course from 7E- Activity