Associate of Arts Degree in Anthropology for Transfer

Miracosta College

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for an anthropology degree, an emphasis or option within an anthropology degree, or a degree considered similar to anthropology at a participating California State University (CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as an anthropology major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to- Demonstrate an appreciation for the biological and cultural diversity of humans around the world.​ Evaluate how biological and cultural processes have shaped the human species.​ Compare and contrast methods for collecting and analyzing evidence across the subfields of anthropology as a science.​

Department of Sociology