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ANTHROPOLOGY DIVISION CHAIR

Kimberly Manner
(Acting Division Chair),
Behavioral Science
(310) 287- 4551
mannerke@wlac.edu

OFFICE LOCATION

GC-Building, 180 D

FACULTY

Dr. Aimee Preziosi
Associate Professor, Anthropology
(310) 287-4225
PrezioA@wlac.edu

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ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is the study of people, both ancient and contemporary, in their biological, archaeological, cultural, and linguistic context. Anthropology uses a holistic approach to integrate findings from the social sciences, natural sciences, and the humanities.  Professional opportunities include careers in archaeology, linguistics, the social and natural sciences, health care, international affairs, urban renewal, social welfare, museum work, the National Park Service, conservation programs, ergonomics, and forensics.
 

AWARD

TYPE

GRAD PLAN

REQ COURSES UNITS

TOTAL UNITS

Anthropology

AA

GE 

23

60+

Anthropology

AA-T

GE 

19-23

60

+ At least 60 degree applicable units (23 total major units and GE Plan units) are required to earn an Associate Degree.

* Required course units and completion of CSU Breadth or IGETC Requirements.

 

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Associate's for TransferAnthropology

Associate of Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T)

Requirements

The Associates of Arts in Anthropology for Transfer is designed to impart to the student the critical importance of understanding the human condition and its relevancy to an increasingly diverse world. Anthropology can lead to professional opportunities within the field, including cultural resource management, conservation, and forensics as well as in research and teaching in university and museum.
               
MAJOR CODE: 2202.00

Required Courses

Units

Anthro 102

Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthropology

3

Anthro 101

Human Biological Evolution

3

Anthro 103

Archaeology: Reconstructing The Human Past

3

List A Select One (3-4 Units)

Anthro 104

Human Language And Communication

3

Math 227

Statistics

4

List B Select One To Two (3-5 Units)

Geol 1 & 6

Physical Geology 1

3

 

Physical Geology Laboratory

2

Earth 1 & 2

Earth Science 1

3

 

Earth Science 2 Laboratory

2

List C Select One (3 Units)

Anthro 121

Anthropology Of Religion, Magic & Witchcraft

3

Anthro 132

Native People Of North America

3

Total For Major Units

9-23

Units That Maybe Double-Counted

9-16

General Education (CSU GE Breadth)/IGETC

7-39

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units

7-20

Total Degree Units (Maximum)

60

 

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Degree iconAnthropology

Associate of Arts Degree (AA)

Requirements

The Associate of Arts degree in Anthropology includes coursework that aligns with specific lower-division major requirements for the Anthropology major at various universities within the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university with a major in Anthropology may also consider the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Behavioral and Social Sciences emphasis).

(14 Required courses, GE Plan) + All other West requirements for Associate Degree

MAJOR CODE: 2202.00

Required Courses

Units

Anthro 101

Human Biological Evolution

3

Anthro 102

Human Ways Of Life: Cultural Anthropology

3

Anthro 103

Archaeology: Reconstructing the Human Past

3

Anthro 104

Human Language And Communication

3
Anthro 111  Human Biology Lab

2


Elective Units List A  (take 5-6 units)

Anthro 109

Gender, Sex, And Culture

3

Anthro 119

Introduction To Forensic Anthropology

2

Anthro 121

Anthro Of Religion, Magic, Witchcraft

3

Anthro 132

Native Peoples Of North America

3


Elective Units List B  (take 3-5 units)
Earth 1 

 

Earth science

3

Earth 2 

Earth Science Lab

2

Geology 1

Physical Geology

3

Geology 6

 Physical Geology Lab

2

 

Recommended Courses (take 3-4 units)

Math 227 

Statistics 

4

Phil 8 

Deductive Logic

3

Phil 9 

Symbolic Logic 

3

Additional LACCD GE plan units 12-15

(21 units, minus 6-9 major units that may be double-counted as GE)

Degree-applicable elective units 21-25

Total Required Units 

60