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Anthropology AA-T Degree - Cal-GETC

This program roadmap 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 roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. 

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ENGL C1000
College Composition or
3
F, S
1A
ENGL C1000H
Honors College Composition
3
F, S
1A
STAT C1000
Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
4
F, S
2
PSYC 330
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
3
F, S
2
ANTH 310
Cultural Anthropology
3
F, S
4
Arts
3
F, S
3A
Humanities
3
F, S
3B

Semester 2

15-14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ANTH 300
Biological Anthropology
3
F, S
5B
ANTH 301
Biological Anthropology Laboratory
1
Anth 300 CoRequisite
F, S
5C
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
6
Critical Thinking and Composition
3
Engl C1000 or C1000H
F, S
1B
Transferable Elective
2-1
F, S
Transferable Elective
3
F, S

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ANTH 323
Introduction to Archaeology
3
F, S
Anthropology Elective List A or B (see below)
3
F, S
Physical Science
3
F, S
5A
HIST C1001
United States History to 1877 or
3
F, S
4
HIST C1002
United States History since 1865 or
3
F, S
4
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
F, S
4
Oral Communication
3
F, S
1C

Anthropology Elective List A & B (A minimum of 3 units from the following):

ANTH 330 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3)   

ANTH 341 Introduction to Linguistics (3)

GEOL 301 Physical Geology Laboratory (1) and GEOL 300 Physical Geology(3)

GEOG 330 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
Anthropology Elective List C (see below)
3
F, S
POLS C1000
Introduction to Government: United States
3
F, S
4
Transferable Elective
3
F, S
Transferable Elective
3
F, S
Transferable Elective
3
F, S

Anthropology Elective List C (A minimum of 3 units from the following):

ANTH 303 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (3)

ANTH 392 Principles of Heritage Interpretation (3)

ANTH 319 Visual Anthropology: Introduction to Ethnographic Film (3)

PSYC 368 Cross Cultural Psychology (3)

SOC 300 Introductory Sociology (3)

SOC 301 Social Problems (3)

SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3)

SOC 379 Making Social Change (3)

SOC 341 Sex and Gender in the U.S. (3)

COMM 325 Intercultural Communication (3)

ETHNS 300 Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3)

ETHNS 320 Introduction to African American Studies (3)

ETHNS 330 Introduction to Asian American Studies (3)

ETHNS 360 Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies (3)

ETHNS 350 Introduction to Native American Studies (3)

DANCE 380 World Dance History (3)

Notes:

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC 
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A Transferable Elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.

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: 2026-2027

Published April 22, 2026

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