The goal of the Anthropology program at Citrus College is to prepare students to develop a fundamental understanding of human behavior from biological, historical, cultural, and social perspectives. Anthropology analyzes the place of humans in the natural world and explores cultural assumptions across the globe.
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to continue their education at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Anthropology guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University. Students who complete this degree may also seek to continue their education at the University of California or other baccalaureate degree granting institutions, although admission is not guaranteed.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Anthropology A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Demonstrate analytical and critical analysis skills using college-level vocabulary and writing skills.
- Apply anthropological theories and concepts to human culture.
- Identify and analyze examples of ethnocentrism, xenocentrism and cultural relativity.
- Analyze concepts such as language, culture, human use of material items, and human biological construct.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ANTH 210 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 210H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| ANTH 212 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 220 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 | |
| Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Sex and Gender in Cross Cultural Perspectives | 3 | |
| Sex and Gender in a Cross Cultural Perspective - Honors | 3 | |
| Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | 3 | |
| African-American History to 1876 | 3 | |
| African-American History since 1876 | 3 | |
| History of Mexico | 3 | |
| Great Religions of the World | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity | 3 | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology - Honors | 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |
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STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT S1000S. If taken with STAT 1000S, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4-5 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| ANTH 210 or ANTH 210H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | 3 |
| POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts | 3 | |
| Units | 17-18 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ANTH 220 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking or Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors or Small Group Communication | 3 |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors or Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature or Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature - Honors | 4 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| Units | 16-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ANTH 212 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 212L | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| Units | 14-16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| GEOG 118 or GEOG 130 | Physical Geography or Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 or United States History to 1877 - Honors or United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors or History of Women in the United States or History of Women in the United States - Honors | 3 |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3-5 | |
| Units | 15-21 | |
| Total Units | 62-73 | |
Please make an appointment with a counselor to select elective courses and create a Student Educational Plan. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are designed for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Additional coursework may be needed for students planning to transfer to the University of California (UC), independent or private institutions, or out-of-state colleges or universities.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.