Anthropology

Anthropologist is a general term for those who study human societies, both present and past. A Socio-cultural Anthropologist may work in a field such as development, community organizing, policy analysis, and social research. Linguistic Anthropologists may work in the areas of intercultural communication, language revitalization, and literacy programs. An emphasis in Archaeology lends itself to work in one of many Federal and State agencies and private cultural resource management firms. Biological and Medical Anthropologists work in the growing sector of health-related occupations and research. Consultants are employed in historical and ethnographic research, forensic work, archaeological survey and excavation, museums and teaching.

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Programs Offered

Transfer Preparation
Anthropology Associate Degree for Transfer
Cultural Resource Management Certificate of Achievement

Degrees and Certificates

Associate Degree for Transfer

Anthropology Associate Degree for Transfer

Certificate of Achievement

Cultural Resource Management

Other Related Majors

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Transfer Preparation

Many colleges/universities offer baccalaureate degrees in this field. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete the lower-division major requirements and the general education pattern for the specific transfer institution. SMC has articulation agreements with the many UC and CSU campuses, as well as several private and out-of-state institutions.

Exact major requirements for UC and CSU campuses can be found online at assist.org.

A listing of private, nonprofit California colleges and universities can be found online at aiccu.edu. For articulation agreements between SMC and some of these institutions see smc.edu/articulation.

The University of California system has a transfer pathway for any UC campus that offers Anthropology. For more information, visit UC Transfer Pathways Guide.

SMC offers the Anthropology Associate Degree for Transfer. Students completing this degree are eligible for priority transfer admission consideration in the majors at many California State University campuses. In addition, students will be required to complete no more than 60 semester/90 quarter CSU units of coursework after transfer to complete the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE: Students considering transfer to a UC, private, or out-of-state school should consult a counselor BEFORE applying to transfer, as the transfer requirements may be different from those required for the Anthropology AA-T.

The most current list of CSU campuses accepting this Associate Degree for Transfer is available online at calstate.edu/transfer/adt-search/search.shtml

Anthropology, Associate Degree for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T) involves the critical examination of human societies, both present and past. It provides basic information about humankind and is designed to stimulate critical thinking about ways of living in the world. The courses of this degree address the four sub-disciplines of Anthropology which attempt to understand basic aspects of humankind. Cultural anthropology studies human behavior to understand the cultural values that guide the behaviors. Archaeology examines the material record of human activity in order to understand how ideas change over time. Anthropological linguistics is the study of the human capacity for language and its use. Physical anthropology (also called biological anthropology) is the study of human evolution, which includes human biological diversity.

Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T), students will have a strong academic foundation in the field and be prepared for upper-division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Anthropology will have satisfied the lower-division requirements for transfer into Anthropology or similar majors for many campuses in the California State University system.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is designed to facilitate transfer admission to a CSU in a similar major. If you are considering transfer to a UC, private, or out-of-state school, consult a counselor regarding the transfer requirements of that institution.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth

Note: while a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission to a CSU, some majors/campuses may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for details.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will: (1) develop an integrated understanding of humans and human variation; (2) explore the concepts, theories, and methodologies anthropologists use to analyze human behavior; (3) discover how anthropology can be used to address contemporary issues; and (4) use an evolutionary framework to investigate humans and non-human primates.

Area of Emphasis: (18 units)

Required Core Course: (9 units)

ANTHRO 1,Biological Anthropology(3)

ANTHRO 5,Biological Anthropology with Lab(4)

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ANTHRO 2,Cultural Anthropology(3)

ANTHRO 4,Methods of Archaeology(3)

AREA A: Select at least 1 course from the following: (3 units)

ANTHRO 7,Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology(3)

ANTHRO 22,Magic, Religion, and Witchcraft(3)

ENGL 2,Critical Analysis and Intermediate Composition(3)

ENGL 31,Advanced Composition(3)

GEOG 1,Physical Geography(3)

GEOG 2,Introduction to Human Geography(2)

HIST 47,The Practice of History(3)

MATH 54,Elementary Statistics(4)

AREA B: Select at least 1 course from the following: (3 units)

Any Course Not Used in Area A

ANATMY 1,General Human Anatomy(4)

GEOG 20,Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (same as GIS 20); formerly same as CIS 20)(3)

GEOL 4,Physical Geology with Lab(4)

GEOL 5,Historical Geology with Lab(4)

PHILOS 6,Philosophy of Science(3)

PSYCH 7,Research Methods in Psychology(3)

AREA C: Select at least 1 course from the following

Any Course Not Used in Area A or Area B

ANTHRO 3, 9, 10, 14, 19, 20, 21, 35s

AHIS 11, 71, 72

COM ST 14, 37

DANCE 2

ECE 11

ECON 5 (same as POL SC 5 and GLOBAL 5)

ENGL 9, 10, 34, 41, 53, 54

FILM 7

GEOG 8 (same as URBAN 8), 11 (same as GLOBAL 11), 14

GLOBAL 5 (same as ECON 5 and POL SC 5), 10, 11 (same as GEOG 11)

HIST 10, 16, 33, 34, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 62

MEDIA 10

MUSIC 33, 37

NUTR 7

POL SC 5 (same as ECON 5 and GLOBAL 5), 21

SOCIOL 1, 1s, 2, 2s, 30, 31, 32, 34

URBAN 8 (same as GEOG 8)

Cultural Resource Management, Certificate of Achievement

This certificate provides specific knowledge and practical experience to students who may pursue careers in cultural resource management (CRM), archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, or historic preservation. CRM integrates the fields of archaeology and historic preservation to address the myriad types of federal, state, and local legislation aimed at protecting cultural resources. CRM is the fastest growing sub-discipline within archaeology, and ensures that critical archaeological concerns are represented throughout project planning and construction.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will identify the complex relationship between economic development and heritage preservation; demonstrate understanding of the ethical issues surrounding the conservation of archaeological sites; demonstrate an understanding of archaeological and anthropological principles as they pertain to cultural resource management; and demonstrate adequate excavation or laboratory techniques necessary for employment within the field of cultural resource management.

Area of Emphasis: (9 units)

Required Core Courses: (6 units)

ANTHRO 3,World Archaeology(3)

ANTHRO 4,Methods of Archaeology(3)

and

ANTHRO 35s,Archaeological Field Techniques(3)

ERTHSC 88A,Independent Studies in Earth Science(1)

and

ERTHSC 88B,Independent Studies in Earth Science(2)

Select one: (3 units)

ANTHRO 1,Biological Anthropology(3)

ANTHRO 3,World Archaeology*(3)

ANTHRO 4,Methods of Archaeology*(3)

ANTHRO 5,Biological Anthropology with Lab(4)

ANTHRO 9,Paleoanthropology(3)

ANTHRO 10,Forensic Anthropology(3)

ANTHRO 35S,Archaeological Field Techniques*(3)

ART 10A,Design I(3)

ASTRON 6,Archeoastronomy(3)

GEOG 14,Geography of California(3)

GEOG 20,Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (same as GIS 20)(3)

GEOG 23,Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (same as GIS 23)(3)

GEOL 1,Physical Geology without Lab(3)

GEOL 4,Physical Geology with Lab(4)

GIS 20,Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (same as GEOG 20)(3)

GIS 23,Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (same as GEOG 23)(3)

GIS 27,Applications in Geographic Information Systems(3)

HIST 20,History of California(3)

HIST 41,Native-American History(3)

PHOTO 1,Introduction to Photography(3)

PHOTO 30,Techniques of Lighting: Introduction(4)

PHOTO 39,Beginning Photoshop(3)

*If not used above.