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Anthropology A.S. Degree - Local GE

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:

59-61

First Year

Semester 1

13-14 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ANTH 300 ¹ ^Z Biological Anthropology	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F(O), S(O), Su	CRC Area L5
ANTH 301 ¹ ^Z Biological Anthropology Laboratory	1	Co-req: ANTH 300; Advisory: MATH 100	F, S, Su
ANTH 310 ¹ ^Z Cultural Anthropology or	3		F(O), S(O). Su(O)	CRC Area L4
ANTH 313 ¹ ^Z Introduction to Cultural Anthropology: Medical Focus	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S, Su	CRC Area L4
STAT C1000E ^Z Introduction to Probability and Statistics or	4	Intermediate Algebra or equivalent	F, S, Su	CRC Area L2
PSYC 330 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3	Intermediate Algebra or equivalent	F, S	CRC Area L2
Local Area 1A-English Composition ^Z	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area L1A

^Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

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

15-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ANTH 323 ^Z Introduction to Archaeology	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area L4
Local Area 3-Arts & Humanities ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L3
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE) ^Z	1		F, S, Su	CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills ^Z	2-3		F, S, Su	CRC Area L7B
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su

¹ Suggestion-choose a course from List A or B & meets Area VI if ANTH 310 is not taken or Course in List A/B do not meet Area VI. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
3 units from List A	3	See List	See List
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication and Critical Thinking ^Z	1		F, S, Su	CRC Area L1B
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3		F, S, Su

¹ Suggestion-choose a course from List A or B. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
3 units from List A	3	See List A
3 units from List B	3	See List B
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies ^Z	3	F, S, Su	CRC Area L6
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
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 Suggestion-choose a course from List A or B. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

List A-a minimum of 6 units from the following:

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
ANTH 303 ^Z Introduction to Forensic Anthropology	3	Advisory: ANTH 301 or BIOL 100 or BIOL 102; Eligible for ENGWR 300	S19, F20 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 316 ^Z Global Forces in Culture Change	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	S(O) even years
ANTH 324 ^Z World Prehistory	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	S20, F21 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 331 ^Z The Anthropology of Religion	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	S(P) odd years
ANTH 332 ^Z Native Peoples of California	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	S19, F20 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 334 ^Z Native Peoples of North America	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	S21, F22 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 341 ^Z Introduction to Linguistics	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	S20, F21 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 374 Birth to Death: The Anthropology of Primate Culture and Behavior	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F20, S21 (3 semester rotation)
ANTH 495 ^Z Independent Studies in Anthropology	1-3		F, S

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

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
any of the courses from List A not taken	3	See List A	See List A
BIOL 350 Environmental Biology	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 312 & ENGWR 101	Check Class Schedule for offering
BIOL 430 ^Z Anatomy and Physiology	5	CHEM 305, 309 or 400	F, S, Su
COMM 325 ^Z Intercultural Communication	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 101	F, S, Su
GEOG 310 ^Z Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes	3		F(O), S(O)
GEOG 331 ^Z Exploring Maps and Geographic Technologies	3		F(P)
GEOG 335 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Applications	3	Advisory: CISC 302	S
MUFHL 330 World Music	3		S
NUTRI 310 ^Z Cultural Foods of the World	3		F(O), S(O)
PHIL 352 ^Z Introduction to World Religions	3		F, S, Su
SOC 321 ^Z Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States	3		F, S, Su

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 http://www.crc.losrios.edu/areas/hss/anth

Note to students:

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

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 http://www.crc.losrios.edu/areas/hss/anth

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.

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.

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 October 28, 2025

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