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Anthropology AA-T Degree

Anthropology is the study of humans.  Anthropologists study our species throughout time, focusing on our diverse modern culture and cultural adaptations, our biological classification as a species, our inclusion in the Order Primates, and our species; past developments, including our first steps to our first civilizations.  

Note: Students can start with any ANTH course. This pathway is merely a suggested sequence.

Total Units:
58-60

First Year

Semester 1

13-14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ANTH 300 1
Biological Anthropology
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL C1000
F(O), S(O), Su
Cal-GETC Area 5B
ANTH 301 1
Biological Anthropology Laboratory
1
Co-req: ANTH 300
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5C
ANTH 310 1
Cultural Anthropology or
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
Cal-GETC Area 4
ANTH 313 1
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Medical Focus
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL C1000
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
STAT C1000E
Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
4
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 2
PSYC 330
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
F, S
Cal-GETC Area 2
CalGETC Area 1A-English Composition
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1A

1 Or take in Semester 2 and move some courses from Semester 2 to Semester 1.

Note: Students can start with any ANTH course. This pathway is merely a suggested sequence.

Semester 2

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ANTH 323
Introduction to Archaeology
3
S
Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 4-Soc & Beh Sciences 1
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 4
CalGETC Area 6 - Ethnic Studies
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 6
Any Transferable Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Any Transferable Elective 2
3

1 Select a course not in ANTH.

2 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
3 units from ANTH (or Science) List
3
See List
See List
CalGETC Area 1C - Oral Communication
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1C
CalGETC Area 5A - Physical Science
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5A
Any Transferable Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Any Transferable Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

1 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
3 units from Science List (or ANTH List)
3-4
See List
CalGETC Area 1B - Critical Thinking
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 1B
CalGETC Area 3A - Arts
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 3A
CalGETC Area 3B - Humanities
3
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 3B
Any Transferable Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available. (P) = partially online

1 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.


Anthropology List-a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ANTH 303
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
3
Advisory: ANTH 301 or BIOL 100 or BIOL 102; Eligible for ENGL C1000
S19, F21 (3 semester ratio)
ANTH 316
Global Forces in Culture Change
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL C1000
S(O)-even years
ANTH 324
World Prehistory
3
S20, F21 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 332
Native Peoples of California
3
S19, F20 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 334
Native Peoples of North America
3
S21, F22 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 341
Introduction to Linguistics
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL C1000
S20, F21 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 374
Birth to Death: The Anthropology of Primate Culture and Behavior
3
F20, S22 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 336
Anthropology of Sex, Sexuality and Gender
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering

Science List-a minimum of 3 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
GEOL 300 1
Physical Geology
3
Co-req: GEOL 301
F, S
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GEOL 301 1
Physical Geology Laboratory
1
Co-req: GEOL 300
F, S
Cal-GETC Area 5C
GEOL 305 2
Earth Science
3
Co-req: GEOL 306
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GEOL 306 2
Earth Science Laboratory
1
Co-req: GEOL 305
F, S, Su
Cal-GETC Area 5C
GEOG 335
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Applications
3
Advisory: CISC 302
S
PSYC 335
Research Methods in Psychology
3
PYSC C2000 & PSYC 330
F, S

1 If GEOL 300 is selected, you must also enroll in GEOL 301.

2 If GEOL 305 is selected, you must also enroll in GEOL 306.

Career Options/Outlook:

A degree in Anthropology provides students with a flexible skill set that translates to many careers.  Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

For more information about career options, please visit the Anthropology page of the college website.

Note to students:

Students can start with any ANTH course. This pathway is merely a suggested sequence.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution. For more information, please see the transfer requirements for the University of California.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course

availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published June 02, 2025

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez & Jose Gonzalez  | Faculty Contact: Amanda Paskey

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