Anthropology for Transfer

Description

The Associate in Art in Anthropology for Transfer degree (AA-T) provides a clear and direct route for transfer to upper division work in the Anthropology major through structured and semi-structured opportunities for students to develop and master the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with the theory and application of Anthropology.

The Associate in Art in Anthropology for Transfer provides a solid foundation the theory and practices used in the study of humanity. The curriculum includes the study of culture, history, language, biology, and scientific research methodologies as necessary elements for understanding humans.

This curriculum provides a solid foundation upon which to build an Anthropology major at a four-year school. The degree guarantees transfer to a CSU as a junior.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Art History degree for Transfer (AA-T), students must complete all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis; and must complete the General Education Breadth pattern for CSU’s with an overall GPA of 2.0. There are no local graduation requirements associated with this degree.

Additionally, students shall be deemed eligible for transfer into a California State University baccalaureate program when the student meets both the following requirements:

1. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the Taft College General Education Certification Requirements.
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0

Program Learning Outcomes

After completing the Anthropology for transfer degree major, a student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the holistic perspective of anthropology by bringing biological, cultural, social, economic, political, and other appropriate factors to bear on a particular problem.
2. Produce oral and written arguments that are clear, logical, and supported by appropriate evidence, including relevant literature.
3. Evaluate the validity of an argument using knowledge of anthropology theories and methods.
4. Explain archaeological techniques, methods and theories that anthropologists rely upon to reconstruct the past life ways in order to understand cultural adaption to various environments.
5. Articulate the limitations of ethnocentric perspectives and the positive effects of methodological cultural relativism for understanding humans and their cultures.