DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A.A. Degree
The Anthropology program provides a foundation in the fields of socio-cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and archeology as they relate to the physical and behavioral aspects of the world’s populations of the past and the present. Students in this program will be able to discern the basic issues facing anthropologists, apply the methodologies that anthropologists use to approach the problems in the field, and critically evaluate the record of past accomplishments. This major prepares students for career opportunities in museums, educational, archaeological and medical institutions, international development consulting organizations, social welfare, and state and national management entities. Competencies will be assessed regularly through examinations and projects.

El Camino College Major Requirements
Anthropology 1, 2, 3; four courses from: Anthropology 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20A, 20B, History 9
Total Units: 21

Preparation for the Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.