Anthropology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Anthropology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. A central concern of anthropologists is the application of knowledge to the solution of human problems. Historically, anthropologists in the United States have been trained in one of four areas: sociocultural anthropology, biological/physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Anthropologists often integrate the perspectives of several of these areas into their research, teaching, and professional lives.
Training in anthropology will prepare one for any career that involves working on the interface between two cultures. Specialized preparation in this subject can lead to some of the world's most interesting work; the study of existing life ways, archaeological excavation and interpretation, primate behavior, and social research into economics, politics, law, religion, art, and music.
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Anthropology) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AA-T in Anthropology within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to the CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing the AA-T in Anthropology degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major.
To earn an AA-T in Anthropology degree, students must:
1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
b. The required coursework for the AA-T in Anthropology as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
2. Complete all courses in the major and Cal-GETC with a grade of “C” or better or “P” if the course is taken on a "pass-no-pass" basis. Even though a “Pass/Credit" grade is allowed, it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). Note: the UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units of courses graded "Pass/No Pass" (Credit/No Credit) toward the 60 transferable semester units required for transfer admission.
3. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
4. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Anthropology will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES: Select and complete the following | ||
| ANTH M01 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH M01H | Honors: Biological Anthropology | |
| ANTH M01L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M03 | Archaeology | 3 |
| Units from LIST A | 3 - 4 | |
| Units from LIST B | 6 | |
| Units from LIST C | 3 - 4 | |
| Total Units for the Major | 22 - 24 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST A: Select one course | 3-4 | |
| ANTH M08 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| or PSY M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| or SOC M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST B - Select and complete two courses | ||
| Any course not selected from LIST A | ||
| Any CSU transferable anthropology course | ||
| ANTH M05 | Archaeological Field Methods | 3 |
| ANTH M06 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ANTH M07 | Peoples and Cultures of the World | 3 |
| ANTH M09 | Sex, Gender, and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH M10 | Archaeological Survey and Mapping | 3 |
| ANTH M11 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft and Religion | 3 |
| ANTH M12 | Archaeological Laboratory Procedures | 3 |
| ANTH M13 | The Chumash and Their Neighbors: Indians of California | 3 |
| ANTH M14 | Monkeys, Apes, and Humans | 3 |
| ANTH M15 | Egyptology: Archaeology of the Land of the Pharaohs | 3 |
| ANTH M16 | Mysteries of the Ancient Maya | 3 |
| ANTH M17 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M18 | Culture, Health, and Healing | 3 |
| ANTH M19 | Professionalism in Archaeology: Cultural Resource Management | 3 |
| Any other course from Cal-GETC Area 3 and/or 4 emphasizing Human Culture | ||
| MUS M04 | Survey of World Music | 3 |
| MUS M04H | Honors: Survey of World Music | 3 |
| PHIL M11 | World Religions: West | 3 |
| PHIL M12 | World Religions: East | 3 |
| Any Social Science course in Cal-GETC Area 4 or 6 | ||
| COMM M12 | Intercultural Communications | 3 |
| GEOG M02 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| PSY M14 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| SOC M110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC M110H | Honors: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC M150 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIST C: Select and complete a minimum of one course | ||
| Any course not selected from LIST A or LIST B | ||
| ANAT M01 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| GEOL M02 & M02L | Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | 3, 1 |
| GEOL M02H & GEOL M02L | Honors: Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | 3, 1 |
| GEOL M121 | Earth Science with Lab | 4 |
| GIS M01 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units for the Major | 22-24 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 10-17 | |
| Elective Units | 12-21 | |
| Total Units Required for the AA-T Degree | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- examine and assess the place of humans in the natural world.
- compare and critique their own cultural assumptions to those of people from other societies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives, theories, methods, and core concepts of anthropology as a social science and scientific discipline.