College of the Redwoods
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer
CCC‐501 Narrative Requirements
Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
According to the American Anthropological Association, anthropology is “the study of humans, past
and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history,
anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as
the humanities and physical sciences. A central concern of anthropologists is the application of
knowledge to the solution of human problems. Historically, anthropologists in the United States
have been trained in one of four areas: sociocultural anthropology, biological/physical anthropology,
archaeology, and linguistics.” To that end, the following degree program provides coursework in the
four subdisciplines, as well as courses within a variety of social, biological, and physical sciences, as
well as the humanities. This degree prepares students to pursue seamlessly a baccalaureate degree
in Anthropology at a CSU.
2. Catalog Description
A student may earn an Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer pending CCCCO approval. The
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a
bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at a CSU campus. Students completing the Associate in Arts in
Anthropology for Transfer degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a
particular campus or major. This preparation includes the following student learning outcomes:
1. describe the breadth of anthropology and be able to characterize anthropology’s distinctive
theoretical and methodological approaches with respect to other disciplines;
2. explain the basic processes of human biological evolution, including how it applies to
hominin evolution and modern human variation;
3. identify the ethical responsibilities and concerns in the conducting of anthropological
research;
4. demonstrate the ability to think holistically and comparatively in describing human cultural
diversity and cultural change through time; and
5. identify and utilize appropriate methods for the undertaking of anthropological fieldwork.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for
Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s
degree. To meet the requirements for this degree the students must:
1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following:
a. Complete the California State University General Education‐Breadth pattern (CSU GE
Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
pattern.
b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Associate in Arts in Anthropology degree
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
To complete the Associate in Arts in Anthropology, students must earn a C or better in required
courses for the major. A P (Pass) grade is not acceptable for courses in this degree.
Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a
particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Associate in
Arts in Anthropology for Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer
to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to
transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In
all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and
transfer requirements.
Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) Template for Anthropology
CCC Major or Area of Emphasis: Anthropology
TOP Code: 220200
CSU Major(s): Anthropology
Total Units: 18 (all units are minimum semester units)
Template # 1015
Rev. 3: 09/01/14
In the four columns to the right under the College Program Requirements, enter the college’s course identifier, title and the
number of units comparable to the course indicated for the TMC. If the course may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or
IGETC, enter the GE Area to which the course is articulated. To review the GE Areas and associated unit requirements, please go
to Chancellor’s Office Academic Affairs page, RESOURCE section located at:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/CurriculumandInstructionUnit/TransferModelCurriculum.aspx
or the ASSIST website:
http://web1.assist.org/web-assist/help/help-csu_ge.html.
The units indicated in the template are the minimum semester units required for the prescribed course or list. All courses must be
CSU transferable. All courses with an identified C-ID Descriptor must be submitted to C-ID prior to submission of the
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) proposal to the Chancellor’s Office.
Where no C-ID Descriptor is indicated, discipline faculty should compare their existing course to the example course(s) provided
in the TMC at:
http://www.c-id.net/degreereview.html
Attach the appropriate ASSIST documentation as follows:
• Articulation Agreement by Major (AAM) demonstrating lower division preparation in the major at a CSU;
• CSU Baccalaureate Level Course List by Department (BCT) for the transfer courses; and/or,
• CSU GE Certification Course List by Area (GECC).
The acronyms AAM, BCT, and GECC will appear in C-ID Descriptor column directly next to the course to indicate which report
will need to be attached to the proposal to support the course’s inclusion in the transfer degree. To access ASSIST, please go to
http://www.assist.org.
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree
College Name: College of the Redwoods
TRANSFER MODEL CURRICULUM (TMC)
COLLEGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
C-ID
Descriptor
Course ID
REQUIRED CORE: (9 units)
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 120
ANTH 3
Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
ANTH 110
ANTH 1
Introduction to Archaeology (3)
ANTH 150
ANTH 2
AAM
Course Title (units)
LIST A: Select one (3 units)
Any course articulated as lower division
preparation for the Anthropology major at a
CSU. See example courses on TMC.
LIST B: Select one to two (3-5 units)
Any LIST A course not already used.
Area 1: Science Methods
Introduction to Research Methods in
Psychology (3)
OR
Introduction to Research Methods in
Psychology with Lab (4)
OR
Template #: 1015
Anthropology
PSY 200
Course Title
Units
GE Area
CSU
IGETC
Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology
Introduction to Physical
Anthropology
Introduction to
Archaeology
3
D1
4A
3
B2
4A
3
D1
4A
ANTH 5
Great Archaeological
Discoveries
3
D1
4A
PSYCH 2
Research Methods in
Psychology
3
OR
PSY 205B
OR
1
Template Date: 10/17/12
Rev. 1: 03/01/1 Rev. 2: 03/27/13;
Introduction to Research Methods (3)
Philosophy of Science (3)
SOCI 120
GECC
Area 2: Sciences
Human Anatomy with Lab (4)
BIOL 110B
Physical Geology (3)
Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
GEOL 100
GEOL 100L
OR
Physical Geology with Lab (4)
OR
GEOL 101
Earth Science (3)
Earth Science Laboratory (1)
GEOL 120
GEOL 120L
OR
Earth Science with Lab (4)
Environmental Geology (3)
Environmental Geology Laboratory (1)
OR
GEOL 121
GEOL 130
GEOL 130L
OR
Environmental Geology with Lab (4)
Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems and Techniques with Lab (2)
LIST C: Select one (3 units)
Any LIST A or B course not already used.
Any CSU transferrable Anthropology
course.
OR
GEOL 131
GEOG 155
Any non-Anthropology course from the
humanities or social sciences on cultural
diversity. See example courses on TMC.
Total Units for the Major:
BCT
GECC
BIOL 6
Human Anatomy
4
GEOL 1
Physical Geology
4
B1 &
B3
5A &
5C
GEOL 10
Environmental Geology
3
B1
5A
ANTH 1B
Introduction to Biological
Anthropology Lab
1
B3
ANTH 4
Introduction to Folklore
3
ANTH 6
Introduction to Forensic
Anthropology
Introduction to Native
American Studies
3
D1
3
D3
4C
NAS 21
Native American History
3
D6
4F
PHIL 15
Religions of the World
3
C2
3B
GEOG 2
Cultural Geography
3
D5
4E
SOC 1
Introduction to Sociology
3
D0
4J
SOC 5
Introduction to Race and
Ethnic Relations
3
D0
4J
NAS 1
18
Total Units for the Major:
1820
Total Units that may be double-counted
(The transfer GE Area limits must not be exceeded)
General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units
Elective (CSU Transferrable) Units
Total Degree Units (maximum)
Template #: 1015
Anthropology
2
9-16
9-16
39
37
1019
1221
60
Template Date: 10/17/12
Rev. 1: 03/01/1 Rev. 2: 03/27/13;