Welcome to the Associate of Arts Degree (Anthropology) - Transfer

 The Associate of Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer is intended for students interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Anthropology, or similar major. The Anthropology degree promotes an understanding of the intersection between cultural, archaeological and physical/biological processes. Students are taught to apply fundamental terminology and to analyze research questions and real world problems and issues using anthropological methods. Students completing an AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. Summarize and interpret the main theories in Anthropology that offer various explanations and understandings of diverse cultural, archaeological and biological processes that impact societies. Critically consider, analyze, and research special issues in Anthropology and their effects on culture and society. Recognize the importance of, and practice ethical behavior in a professional anthropological, both within academia and within the community.

Career Path

The transfer degree in Anthropology prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program leading to careers in Law, Psychology, Health/Medicine, Environment/Sustainability, Human Rights Advocacy, and Education.