Anthropology
Associate in Arts Degree Anthropology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
- 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 |
| orANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology Honors | |
| ANTH A185 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 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/GEOG A180H | Physical Geography | |
| GEOG A180L | Physical Geography Lab | |
| GEOG A185 | Cultural Geography | |
| HIST A161/HIST A161H | World History 1 | |
| HIST A162/HIST A162H | World History 2 | |
| HIST A180/HIST A180H | Western Civilization 1 | |
| HIST A185/HIST A185H | Western Civilization 2 | |
| PSYC A130 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | |
| SOC A100/SOC 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 | |
- Double-counted units 12 (24 - 12) = 12
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
- 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 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 2-4 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 | 4 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| ANTH A185or ANTH A185H and ANTH A185L |
| OCC AA GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AA GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AA GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E Theory - CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 |
| Summer |
|---|
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| ANTH A280 |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVES- CHOOSE TWO (See Requirements) |
| OCC AA GE AREA 7E Activity - CHOOSE ONE 2 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 1 |
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS
- 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