Associate in Arts for Transfer - Anthropology

The AA-T in Anthropology provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Anthropology will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Anthropology or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units 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). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will develop a broad and critical understanding of the complex interconnections between the human and environmental forces in their world; analyze and describe how culture acts as our primary adaptive response.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
ANTHR 101 or ANTHR 110	Physical Anthropology with Lab or Physical Anthropology (no Lab)	4 or 3
ANTHR 102/102H	Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTHR 150	Archaeology	3
LIST A - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
ANTHR 104	Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft	3
ANTHR 105	Culture and Communication	3
ECON 127 or STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H	Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business or  Introduction to Statistics	4 or 4-5
LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OR TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
Any courses not selected from List A, or any combination of coursework from List B (the courses do not have to be from two areas)
PSYC 200 or SOC 200	Research Methods for Psychology                  or Research Methods for Sociology	4 or 3.5
GEOL 101/101H & GEOL 111/111H	Physical Geology & Physical Geology Lab	3 & 1
GEOG 155	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3
BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
LIST C - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Any List A or B course not already used
ANTHR 103	Prehistory	3
ANTHR 114	Gender, Sexuality, and Culture	3
ETH S 110	Contemporary Ethnic Women	3
ETH S 121	Ethnic and Racial Minorities	3
ETH S 125	Native American Studies	3
GEOG 103	World Regional Geography	3
HIST 101	World History to 1500	3
HIST 102/102H	World History from 1500 to Present	3
HIST 103	History of Early Latin America	3
HIST 104	History of Contemporary Latin America	3
HUMAN 115	World Mythology	3
PHILO 115	Religions of the World	3
SOC 102	Social Crises of Today	3
SOC 104	Sociology of Sex and Gender	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-23

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.