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.
