Program Overview
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree includes lower division
coursework that is required for transfer. Anthropology examines the broad conditions
and experiences of becoming and being human through a myriad of lenses: genetics and
evolution, comparative primate anatomy and behavior, the bioarchaeological record,
language forms, and culture. The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree
will provide foundational training for students in anthropological concepts, methods
of inquiry, and theories of human variation, change and adaptation. All academic subfields
of anthropology are emphasized at MJC, including biological anthropology, cultural
anthropology, linguistic anthropology and archaeology. Students will learn how to
utilize and apply anthropology and its scientific and humanistic modalities. Across
broad coursework, students will discover the uniqueness of being biologically human
and engage the role of culture and language in the histories and politics of an interconnected,
global world.
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree is intended for students
who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at a California State University
campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU System,
but not to a particular campus or Anthropology. Students transferring to a CSU campus
that does accept this degree 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.
