Anthropology

Effective: Fall 2024
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Program Description

Anthropology is the study of all of humanity across time and location, from our beginnings 250,000 years ago to the present. Our closest living relatives are also part of our study (chimpanzees, gorillas, & orangutans); as well as other extinct human species such as Neanderthals and Homo erectus. We are interested in studying all aspects of humanity, including topics such as race and ethnicity, religion and witchcraft, sex and gender, to give some examples.

An AA Degree in Anthropology studies humans by working with other disciplines like Psychology, Sociology, Biology and many more in order to have a complete picture of humanity as a whole. Emphasis is placed on biological and cultural diversity, on the interaction between humans and their physical and social environment, and on the evolution of human biological and cultural adaptations. The core courses introduce students to four of the sub fields of Anthropology: Biological Anthropology, Social Cultural Anthropology, Archeology and Linguistic Anthropology. Students can then focus on their area/s of interest by taking additional courses. A two-year associate degree provides students with an introduction to the discipline's theories and practices, & serves as a solid foundation for entry into a bachelor's anthropology degree program.


What can I do with this major?

Due to the fact that anthropology studies all of humanity, anthropologists can seek careers in fields related to humanity. Depending on their focus and schooling, anthropologists can pursue jobs in areas such as:

  • Medical Field (Doctor)
  • Law (Layer)
  • Education (Teacher)
  • Law Enforcement (Police)
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Research
  • Administration/Management
  • Forensics
  • Archaeologist
  • Art
  • Music,
  • Immigration
  • Social Justice

Learning and Career Pathway
  • Social Sciences, Humanities & Education

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= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

Semester 1

13-15 units

ANTH 3
Social and Cultural Anthropology

3 units
How human beings in different cultures meet basic biological, social and cultural needs, including kinship and marriage practices, political and social organization, economic institutions, religious and childrearing practices, social change, as well as other aspects of cultural behavior. Emphasis on understanding other cultures on their own terms. Includes the many subcultures making up North American populations.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1
    2. or
  2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A

List A Course

3 units
Take one course from List A below (ANTH 12 recommended)
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List B course

3-5 units
Take one course from List B below: (HIS 3 or HIS 4 recommended)
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English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

4 units
GE

Semester 2

15 units

ANTH 1
Biological/Physical Anthropology

3 units
Humans as a biological species through the examination of evolutionary biology and genetics, primate comparative anatomy and behavior, and fossil evidence. Emphasis on uniquely human biological and behavioral characteristics, as well as those shared with other animals. Current anthropological issues such as the biological meaning of race, genetic diseases, and the influence of evolution on human behavior.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
    2. or
  2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

ANTH 1L
Biological/Physical Anthropology Laboratory1

1 unit
Laboratory activities and exercises developed as an adjunct to Anthropology 1 (Introduction to Biological/Physical Anthropology) including the identification of fossils through examination of fossil casts, the study of human artifacts, observation of primate behavior and structure, and problem-solving in case studies of human genetics.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: ANTH 1
  2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
    3. or
  3. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

List A Course

3 units
Take one course from List A below (ANTH 5 recommended)
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General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

4 units
GE

Math Course for General Education: see a counselor to choose the appropriate course. PSY 5 is recommended.

4 units
GE
  • 1 - ANTH 1L can be taken at the same time as ANTH 1

Semester 3

16-18 units

ANTH 2
Introduction to Archaeology

3 units
This course is an introduction to the study of concepts, theories, data and models of anthropological archaeology that contribute to our knowledge of the human past. The course includes a discussion of the nature of scientific inquiry; the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; methods of survey, excavation, analysis, and interpretation; cultural resource management; professional ethics; and selected cultural sequences. This course may include a lab component.
Course Details:
  1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
  • Transfers to CSU

    • List B course

    3-5 units
    Take one course from List B
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    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    4 units
    GE

    Semester 4

    16 units

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    4 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

    3 units

    Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

    3 units

    List A

    Take two courses from the following list (6 units)

    ANTH 4
    Language and Culture

    3 units
    An introduction to the core concepts of linguistic anthropology and the study of language in culture and society, including how language perpetuates the identity of individuals through their social interactions and their culture in everyday speech events. Topics such as identity, social status, gender, race, and institutional power, are examined in contemporary language use. Traditional study of the methods of linguistic anthropologists as well as the study of the biological basis of communication and speech, the structure of language, language origins, language through time, language variation, the ethnography of communication, sociolinguistics, nonverbal communication and writing, and how cultural context sets meaning.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
  • Transfers to CSU
    • Terms Offered: Summer

    ANTH 5
    Cultures of the U.S. in Global Perspective

    3 units
    Issues relevant to understanding constructs of race, class, gender and culture in U. S. society from a global perspective. Factors affecting at least three major U.S. cultural communities (such as African American, Asian American, Latino American and others) including impacts of globalization, patterns of migration, permeability of cultural communities in the U.S., the cultural politics of identity and inclusion and exclusion, and other factors influencing modern U.S. society.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A

    ANTH 8
    Native American Cultures1

    3 units
    Survey of the Native American cultures of North America from an anthropological perspective, including cultural developments from prehistory to the present. Emphasis on the great variety of Native American perspectives and traditions, including kinship, religion, political, social and economic institutions, and attitudes towards humans, animals, and nature. Current issues including movements for social and political justice and cultural survival.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
      2. or
    2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

    ANTH 12
    Magic, Religion, Witchcraft and Healing

    3 units
    Cross-cultural perspectives on spirituality, religious practice, myth, ancestor beliefs, witchcraft and the variety of religious rituals and practitioners found in the cultures of the world. Examination of the cosmologies of different cultures through the anthropological perspective. Emphasis is placed on how knowledge of the religious practices and beliefs of others can help us to understand the multicultural world in which we live. Comparison of the ways in which diverse cultures confront the large and fundamental questions of existence: those dealing with the meaning of life, birth and death, and with the relationship of humans to each other and to their universe.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
      2. or
    2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

    ANTH 13
    Forensic Anthropology

    3 units
    Introduction to the recovery and interpretation of human physical remains within the medico-legal context. Major topics include identification of human skeletal and dental remains, sex determination, age at death, ancestry, stature, analysis and identification of different types of trauma and pathologies, post-mortem alteration, time since death, recovery techniques, and legal and ethical issues pertaining to the treatment of human remains in a forensic context.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
      2. or
    2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1
    • 1 - ANTH 8 is no longer being offered.

    List B

    Take two courses from the following list (6-10 units). Many courses on this list may also fulfill general education requirements. See a counselor to choose the best course. 

    Intro to Biology Course

    BIOS 1
    Introduction to the Science of Biology

    4 units
    This course covers basic principles of biology using a thematic approach including: cell biology and genetics, impacts of climate change on ecosystems, energy use in plants and animals, and the cellular basis for various diseases and disorders. The lab portion allows students to conduct scientific investigations and get hands-on experiences with microscopy and other biological procedures. In addition, the lab delves into bioethical issues and connects lecture topics to real world scenarios. This course is intended to fulfill the natural sciences general education requirement for students majoring outside of the biological or health sciences. May not receive credit if BIOL 10 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
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    BIOS 41
    Fundamentals of Biology for Health Sciences

    4 units
    A course that explores basic principles of biology. Emphasis is placed on cell structure and function, cell division, cell metabolism, reproduction, genetics, taxonomy, the origin of life, evolution, animal tissues and development. The laboratory emphasizes the development of important laboratory skills, such as using the metric system, collecting data, graphing, interpreting data, preparing for and taking laboratory exams. Designed to prepare the necessary concepts and laboratory skills and experience that are needed to succeed in more advanced courses in biology. This course is intended for students who will study in health sciences fields including students intending to apply to schools of nursing , dental hygiene, and medical technologies. May not receive credit if BIOL 31 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: MTH 53
    2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

    BIOS 15
    Anatomy and Physiology

    4 units
    Structure and function of the human body is studied. Emphasis on human anatomy and physiological principles at the cellular and systemic level. Designed primarily for majors in paramedic and medical assisting programs and pre-medical students who wish to explore the realm of anatomy and physiology. May not receive credit if BIOL 50 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:

    BIOS 21A
    Principles of Plant Biology and Ecology

    4 units
    Principles of the diversity, structure and function of autotrophs including plants, protists, and bacteria. Emphasis on cell reproduction, alternation of generations, plant morphology and anatomy, homeostasis, development, phylogeny, taxonomy, and systematics. Principles of ecology including conservation biology. This course is intended for students majoring in biological sciences OR for students who will apply to professional schools, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. May not receive credit if BIOL 6 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MTH 55
    2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

    BIOS 21B
    Principles of Animal Biology and Evolution

    4 units
    Principles of the diversity, structure and function of heterotrophic organisms-animals, protists, and fungi with emphasis on homeostasis, development, phylogeny and taxonomy. Principles of evolution, evolutionary history, and population genetics. Intended for biological sciences majors. This course is intended for students majoring in biological sciences OR for students who will apply to professional schools, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. May not receive credit if BIOL 4 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MTH 55
      2. and
    2. Prerequisite: BIOS 21A
      3. or
    3. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
    4. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

    BIOS 21C
    Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology

    5 units
    Principles of the structure and function of biological molecules, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and viruses, with emphasis on homeostasis, cell reproduction and its controls, molecular and transmission genetics, control of gene expression, genetic control of pattern formation in development, and cell metabolism. This course is intended for students majoring in biological sciences OR for students who will apply to professional schools, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. May not receive credit if BIOL 2 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A
      2. and
    2. Prerequisite: BIOS 21A
      3. or
    3. Prerequisite: BIOS 21B
    4. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1
  • Transfers to CSU

    • BIOS 42
    General Human Anatomy

    5 units
    Examine the correlations between the structures and functions of the human body in both health and diseased states. Explore tissue and organ structure through both gross and microscopic examinations as well as organ and cadaver dissection. May not receive credit if ANAT 1 has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: BIOS 41
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: BIOL 31
      3. or
    3. Prerequisite: BIOS 21C
    4. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

    COMM 11
    Intercultural Communication

    3 units
    This course will focus on the transmission and interpretation of messages between people from different cultures. Particular attention will be paid to beliefs, values, and norms reflected in American culture, specifically the crisscrossing dynamics of race, ethnicity, gender, religion and class. Emphasis on practical application of skills for effective communication between people of different domestic and international cultures.
    Course Details:
  • Transfers to CSU

    • ECD 50
    Early Childhood Principles and Practices

    3 units
    Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development of children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development.
    Course Details:

    ECD 52
    Childhood and Adolescence

    3 units
    Concentrating on the portions of the lifespan from middle childhood continuing through adolescence and addressing both typical and atypical children. Biological changes such as puberty, brain, cognitive development, changes in family and peer relationships, and identity development will be explored. Includes an understanding of the various contexts in which this age group develops, such as family, peer groups, school, and work. Emphasis will be on interactions between the maturational process, environmental factors, continuity, observation, scientific methods, and stages of development.
    Course Details:

    ECD 56
    Child Growth and Development

    3 units
    Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children both typical and atypical from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.
    Course Details:

    ECD 62
    Child, Family and Community

    3 units
    The processes of socialization focusing on development of identity and the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development, birth through adolescence.
    Course Details:

    ECD 79
    Teaching in a Diverse Society

    3 units
    Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of various systemic societal influences on children's development, learning and school experiences. Critical examination of societal and personal attitudes and beliefs, values, assumptions and biases about culture, race, language, identity, family structures, ability, socio-economic status and other issues influenced by systemic oppression. Strategies for developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias curriculum will be explored as well as approaches to promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. Includes self-reflection on the influence of teachers' own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families. Issues related to social identity, stereotypes, and bias will be explored; learn to recognize and confront barriers that interfere with one’s ability to work effectively with diverse populations of children and families. Ethnic/cultural groups referenced within course from the United States of America, including African American, Asian American, Chicano/Latino, European American, Indigenous People of the Americas and Americans of Middle Eastern origin.
    Course Details:

    Environmental Studies/Science Course (Choose ENST 1 or ENSC 11)

    3-4 units

    ENST 1
    Introduction to Environmental Studies

    3 units
    An interdisciplinary survey of contemporary environmental issues, including the natural and human-induced causes of environmental change and degradation. Major issues related to preservation and use of natural resources, conservation, energy, and climate change are investigated from multiple perspectives in the social sciences.
    Course Details:
    or

    ENSC 11
    Humans and the Environment with Laboratory

    4 units
    Identification of problems created by humans’ modification of their environment by focusing on ecological interactions involving the human species; investigating the life processes of organisms as they relate to specific environments. Includes basic ecological concepts, evolution, biodiversity, human population growth, environmental policy, water, land and energy resources. Environmental Science 10, 11, and 12 may be combined for a maximum of 4 units. (Formerly Ecology 11)
    Course Details:

    ES 3
    Introduction to Muslim-American Studies

    3 units
    An examination of the diversity of Muslim communities in the United States with an emphasis on comparing and contrasting their histories, cultures and experiences. Topics include: patterns of migration; religious beliefs and practice; acculturation and assimilation; political involvement; education and employment; 9/11 and its aftermath; relations with the broader Muslim world.

    ES 4
    Intro to Latinx Studies

    3 units
    A pan-Latina/o, comparative, and interdisciplinary approach to major themes and issues related to the Latinx community in the U.S., including: race and racism, indigenous culture, colonialism, war, genocide, migration, transnationalism, citizenship, identity, language, gender, family, labor, neoliberalism, education, expression, and resistance. A critical examination of modern Latin American history and indigenous and African cultures connected to the Latinx diaspora, including Chicana/o, Mexican, Central American, South American, and Caribbean-American communities in the U.S.
    Course Details:

    ES 7
    Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    3 units
    Critical examination of the historical and socio-cultural experiences of African American, Latinx/a, Asian American, Native American, Arab American, and Pacific Islander women through a feminist perspective. The course will study gender and how it intersects with race, ethnicity, nationality, class, sexuality, religion, and other systems of difference and power. The course will consider various issues related to how racism, capitalism, patriarchy, war, sexual violence, and other systems of power intersect to influence the lives of women of color in the United States, as they may relate to work, family, politics, identity, resistance and artistic expression. Students will also be introduced to Women’s Studies and the study of gender and sexuality same as SOCI 7

    GEO 1
    Introduction to Physical Geography

    3 units
    Earth's natural environments, with emphasis on spatial characteristics, change over time, interactions between environmental components, and human-environment interactions. Physical processes, techniques, and tools by which Earth's climates, soils, vegetation, water resources, and land forms are linked into integrated global patterns. Effect of natural environments on human activities and how humans modify environments. Field trips may be included.
    Course Details:
  • Transfers to CSU

    • GEO 2
    Cultural Geography

    3 units
    Spatial analysis of human populations, their cultural traits, and activities. Emphasis on how diverse peoples, through their interactions and through their perceptions and use of the physical environment, create distinctive cultural landscapes. Social, political, and economic elements of geography which contribute to the evolution of these global and regional cultural patterns. Field trips may be included.
    Course Details:
  • Transfers to CSU

    • GEO 5
    World Regional Geography

    3 units
    Regions of the world and the way humans live within those regions. Includes physical and cultural characteristics of world regions, how they are similar and how they are different, economic patterns, agriculture, industrial development and population dynamics. Emphasis on contemporary major issues and their geographic impact.
    Course Details:
  • Transfers to CSU

    • GEO 10
    Global Environmental Solutions

    3 units
    Exploration of sustainable solutions to major global environmental issues with emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach. Essential concepts include an introduction to the causes of environmental change, including ecosystem processes, the history of human population growth and demand for natural resources, fossil fuel consumption, land use change, and pollution sources, followed by an exploration of the current and future solutions to these problems. Economic and public policy issues pertaining to the sustainability of the environment and discussion of the dynamics of participation and leadership in promoting improved stewardship of the environment will also be included.
    Course Details:

    GEO 12
    Geography of California

    3 units
    California’s physical, cultural, and regional elements. The physical geographic base includes: location, geologic history, geomorphic provinces, natural hazards and resources, climate, water resources, vegetation, and soils. Historically developed cultural themes include: Native American and Hispanic origins, migration patterns, settlements, population growth, ethnic diversity, land use, economic activities, and Pacific Rim connections. Human-environment interactions and issues are considered throughout the course. Field trips may be included.
    Course Details:
    1. Transfers to CSU

      2. GEO 20
      Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

      3 units
      Computer-based information technology tools and techniques that analyze spatial relationships between locations and attributes of physical, cultural, and economic features. Visualization of geographic relationships to support decision-making through interactive linkages of maps, databases, images, and charts. Introduction to GIS theory, principles, concepts, applications, and operations. Field trips may be required.
      Course Details:
      1. Transfers to CSU

        2. HIS 3
        World History: Beginnings to 1500

        3 units
        A survey of world history from the beginning of civilization and ancient cultures to 1500 C.E. Interconnections and divergence among cultures and civilizations in a global context will be emphasized. During the classical period, up to 500 C.E., similarities and differences as civilizations developed will be examined. The postclassical period, 500 to 1500, will look specifically at contact and interaction among peoples. Broader forces that affect civilizations such as trade patterns, migration, nomadism, syncretism, and disease patterns will be studied.
        Course Details:

        HIS 4
        World History: 1500 to the Present

        3 units
        A survey of world history from 1500, including the early modern and modern eras. Interconnections and exchange will be emphasized. Similarities and differences among cultures will be examined. Cultural, intellectual, and technological developments and exchange will be explored. Broader forces that affect civilizations such as borderlands, exploration and travel, gender and class will be studied.
        Course Details:
      2. Transfers to CSU

        3. HIS 7
        U.S. History Through Reconstruction

        3 units
        A survey of United States history from its pre-colonial, indigenous origins through the end of Reconstruction. Emphasis on (1) distinctively American patterns of political, economic, social, intellectual and geographic developments, (2) the interaction amongst and the experiences of diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups in American history, and (3) the evolution of American institutions and ideals including the U.S. Constitution, representative democratic government, the framework of California state and local government, and the relationships between state/local government and the federal government.
        Course Details:

          HIS 8
          U.S. History Since Reconstruction

          3 units
          A survey of United States history from 1877 to the present with a special emphasis on the interaction amongst and the experiences of diverse racial/ethnic (African Americans, European Americans, Native Americans, Chicano/Latino Americans, Asian Americans, and Middle Eastern Americans), gender and socioeconomic groups in American History. Includes analysis of (1) the U.S. Constitution as a living document in the context of historical change, and (2) significant issues related to California state and local governments.
          Course Details:
        1. Transfers to CSU

          2. HIS 12
          History of California

          3 units
          Historical development of California, including Spanish exploration and settlement and the Mexican Revolution. Transformation of California under United States control: the American conquest, the Gold Rush, and dynamic expansion to the present day. Includes Native Americans, Mexican Americans, European Americans, Asian Americans and African Americans. Emphasis on political, economic, and social factors which transformed American California from a relatively simple rural society to a highly complex ethnically diversified agricultural-industrial system. Analysis of historical issues and current problems.
          Course Details:

          HIS 22
          Mexican American History and Culture

          3 units
          A survey of Mexican American history from pre-Columbian period through the present. Special emphasis on Mexican Americans’ role in the political, economic, social and geographic development in the United States. Major topics include European colonization, native cultures and slavery, the U.S. – Mexican War, World War I and World War II, industrialization, immigration and labor, and the Civil Rights Movement. This course includes analysis of the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court Rulings, and California state and local government issues related to the rights of Mexican Americans. May not receive credit if ES 22 has been completed.
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          Mexican American/Chicano History Course (Choose HIS 52 or ES 52)

          3 units

          ES 52
          United States History from a Chicano Perspective I

          3 units
          A survey of the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the Chicana/o experience within the context of U.S. history from Mesoamerican origins to the Reconstruction era. Students will critically analyze the struggles of Chicanas/os in the historical development of the United States with comparisons to other groups. Students will also analyze and critique race and racism, colonialism and white supremacy, while also centering movements for sovereignty, self-determination and anti-racism. Major topics include European colonization, Indigenous cultures and slavery, the formation of the American political system, structural racism and segregation, the U.S. War with Mexico, and the American Civil War. This course includes analysis of the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court Rulings, and California State and local government issues related to the rights of Mexican and Mexican Americans.
          Course Details:
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          HIS 52
          United States History from a Chicano Perspective I

          3 units
          A survey of the social, political, economic, and cultural history of the Chicana/o experience within the context of U.S. history from Mesoamerican origins to the Reconstruction era. Students will critically analyze the struggles of Chicanas/os in the historical development of the United States with comparisons to other groups. Students will also analyze and critique race and racism, colonialism and white supremacy, while also centering movements for sovereignty, self-determination and anti-racism. Major topics include European colonization, Indigenous cultures and slavery, the formation of the American political system, structural racism and segregation, the U.S. War with Mexico, and the American Civil War. This course includes analysis of the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court Rulings, and California State and local government issues related to the rights of Mexican and Mexican Americans.
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          American Indian History and Culture Course (Choose HIS 25 or ES 25)

          3 units

          ES 25
          American Indian History and Culture

          3 units
          Historical survey of American Indians in the United States from earliest times to the present day. Emphasis on Indian societies and cultures, Indian relations with predominant cultures, Indian movement for self-preservation, and historical background necessary to understand contemporary problems of the Indians. Emphasis on the Indians of California and the West.
          or

          HIS 25
          American Indian History and Culture

          3 units
          Historical survey of American Indians in the United States from earliest times to the present day. Emphasis on Indian societies and cultures, Indian relations with predominant cultures, Indian movement for self-preservation, and historical background necessary to understand contemporary problems of the Indians. Emphasis on the Indians of California and the West.

          HIS 49
          U.S. Women's History Post-Reconstruction

          3 units
          A survey of United States women's history from 1877 to the present with a special emphasis on the interaction amongst and the experiences of diverse racial/ethnic (African Americans, European Americans, Indigenous North Americans, Chicana/Latina Americans, Asian Americans, and Middle Eastern Americans), and socio-economic groups in American history. Includes analysis of (1) the U. S. Constitution as a living document in the context of historical change, and (2)significant issues related to California state and local governments.
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          African American History Course 1 (Choose HIS 62 or ES 62)

          3 units

          ES 62
          The African-American Experience in U.S. History Through the Civil War

          3 units
          This course presents a survey of the history of the United States from the perspective of African Americans. It presents that perspective in the contexts of the experiences of Native peoples, European Americans, Asian Americans and Latinos/Latinas before 1865. A critical and comparative analysis of the impacts of race, racialization, white supremacy, gender, class, colonialism, imperialism, war, social inequity, and migration on African Americans. Special emphasis will be placed on labor, citizenship, community, social and political resistance, solidarity, and the intersection of race, gender, and class. Early African history, the trade in African slaves, and exploration of the political, economic, demographic and social influences shaping African American life and culture prior to 1865 will be examined. The U.S. government and the Constitution, the California government and Constitution, and other constitutional models for comparison and contrast will also be covered.
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          HIS 62
          The African-American Experience in U.S. History Through the Civil War

          3 units
          This course presents a survey of the history of the United States from the perspective of African Americans. It presents that perspective in the contexts of the experiences of Native peoples, European Americans, Asian Americans and Latinos/Latinas before 1865. A critical and comparative analysis of the impacts of race, racialization, white supremacy, gender, class, colonialism, imperialism, war, social inequity, and migration on African Americans. Special emphasis will be placed on labor, citizenship, community, social and political resistance, solidarity, and the intersection of race, gender, and class. Early African history, the trade in African slaves, and exploration of the political, economic, demographic and social influences shaping African American life and culture prior to 1865 will be examined. The U.S. government and the Constitution, the California government and Constitution, and other constitutional models for comparison and contrast will also be covered.
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          African American History Course 2 (Choose HIS 63 or ES 63)

          3 units

          ES 63
          The African American Experience in U.S. History From Reconstruction

          3 units
          This course presents a survey of the history of the United States from the perspective of African Americans. It presents that perspective in the contexts of the experiences of Native peoples, European Americans, Asian Americans and Latinos/Latinas after 1865. A critical and comparative analysis of the impacts of race, racialization, white supremacy, gender, class, colonialism, imperialism, war, social inequity, and migration on African Americans. Special emphasis will be placed on labor, citizenship, community, social and political resistance, solidarity, and the intersection of race, gender, and class. The course explores the economic, cultural, institutional, political history of African Americans from the post-Civil War period to the present. The African American relationship with national, California state and local governments will also be covered.
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          HIS 63
          The African American Experience in U.S. History From Reconstruction

          3 units
          This course presents a survey of the history of the United States from the perspective of African Americans. It presents that perspective in the contexts of the experiences of Native peoples, European Americans, Asian Americans and Latinos/Latinas after 1865. A critical and comparative analysis of the impacts of race, racialization, white supremacy, gender, class, colonialism, imperialism, war, social inequity, and migration on African Americans. Special emphasis will be placed on labor, citizenship, community, social and political resistance, solidarity, and the intersection of race, gender, and class. The course explores the economic, cultural, institutional, political history of African Americans from the post-Civil War period to the present. The African American relationship with national, California state and local governments will also be covered.
          Course Details:

          PHIL 50
          Introduction to Philosophy

          3 units
          Introductory course in philosophy. Philosophy is an activity rather than a set of beliefs. It is thinking critically, systematically, and creatively about fundamental and important questions about knowledge, values, and reality that include the following and more: What do I know, and how do I know it? What is justice? Does God exist? Do I have free will? What is the nature of the mind and self?
          Course Details:
          1. Eligibility for: ENGL 1A
            2. or
          2. Eligibility for: ENGL 1
        2. Transfers to CSU

          3. PHIL 60
          Ethics

          3 units
          This is an introductory course in ethics. To study ethics is to think critically about morality, and address questions like: What is justice? Are there universal, absolute, or objective moral rules? Is human nature inherently good or evil? What’s the relationship between moral responsibility and free will? This course examines several competing, historically important, and still prominent theoretical approaches to ethics, including Kant’s deontology, Mill’s utilitarianism, and Aristotle’s virtue ethics. These theories will be applied to contemporary moral problems, including those stemming from wealth inequality, artificial intelligence, the treatment of animals, and the limits of free speech.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1
        3. Transfers to CSU

          4. POSC 1
          Introduction to American Government

          3 units
          Introduction to the historical development and current structure of American political ideals and institutions, including the Federal and California Constitutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political parties, campaigns and elections, and citizenship duties.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

          POSC 12
          Introduction to California State and Local Government

          3 units
          Introduction to the politics of California, both on the state and local levels. Students will learn how politics works locally and in Sacramento, and how to effectively enact change in politics and public policy. Emphasis on current issues and the influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and social factors on the political realities in California today.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: POSC 1
            2. and
          2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

          POSC 20
          Comparative Politics

          3 units
          Introduces the diverse domestic politics of countries around the world. The politics and problems in democratic, semi-democratic, and authoritarian states will be covered through an investigation of institutions, identity (race, gender, class, nationalism, religion, culture), social movements, political economy, political violence, and globalization. Students will be introduced to the diverse decision-making regimes that exist throughout the globe, such as parliamentary, semi-presidential, presidential, unitary, federal, and confederal systems.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: POSC 1
            2. and
          2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

          POSC 25
          Introduction to Political Theory

          3 units
          An introduction to the study of political theory. Course introduces the fundamental questions of ethics and politics by analyzing works of political philosophy from antiquity to the present. Emphasizes core themes of political theory, such as justice, power, rights, liberty, and citizenship, and differing conceptions of the state. Students will learn how to interpret, analyze, and critically evaluate political theory texts in order to apply political theory to historical and current political realities.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1
        4. Transfers to CSU

          5. POSC 30
          International Relations

          3 units
          Introduction to the basic concepts, theories, and principles of international relations. Course will examine contemporary world affairs including the importance of nationalism, imperialism, ideology, alliance systems, development, and the nature of international organizations.
          Course Details:
        5. Transfers to UC

          6. PSY 1
          General Psychology

          3 units
          Introduces students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Provides an overview of major psychological concepts and theories in such areas as consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, perception, personality, stress, and social behavior.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
        6. Transfers to CSU

          7. PSY 2
          Introduction to Psychological Methodology

          3 units
          This course surveys various psychological research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will be examined through a review of research in a variety of the subdisciplines of psychology.
          Course Details:
          1. Prerequisite: PSY 1
            2. and
          2. Prerequisite: PSY 5
          3. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
            4. or
          4. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1

          PSY 3
          Social Psychology

          3 units
          Introduction to theories and concepts that explain individual behavior in social settings. Topics include research methods, social perception, social cognition, beliefs, prejudice/discrimination, interpersonal relationships, aggression, and group behavior.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: PSY 1

          PSY 6
          Abnormal Psychology

          3 units
          An overview of the field of abnormal psychology. Introduces students to the major classifications of mental health disorders from the perspective of symptoms and behavior, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Examines historical, socio-cultural and contemporary understanding of mental illness. Includes disorders of mood, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse, personality and other disorders in adults and children.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
        7. Transfers to CSU

          8. Human Sexuality Course (Choose PSY 8, HLTH 8 or SOCI 8)

          3 units

          PSY 8
          Human Sexuality

          3 units
          This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality in our contemporary society will be studied from the psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on understanding the interrelationship of attitude and behavior as it relates to sexual well-being and sexual integrity. Students will be encouraged to examine their own attitudes, values, and behaviors in the context of their moral compass and their culture and societal values. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored.
          or

          SOCI 8
          Human Sexuality

          3 units
          This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality in our contemporary society will be studied from the psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on understanding the interrelationship of attitude and behavior as it relates to sexual well-being and sexual integrity. Students will be encouraged to examine their own attitudes, values, and behaviors in the context of their moral compass and their culture and societal values. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored.
          or

          HLTH 8
          Human Sexuality

          3 units
          This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality in our contemporary society will be studied from the psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Emphasis on understanding the interrelationship of attitude and behavior as it relates to sexual well-being and sexual integrity. Students will be encouraged to examine their own attitudes, values, and behaviors in the context of their moral compass and their culture and societal values. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored.

          PSCN 4
          Multiethnic/Cultural Communication

          3 units
          Exploration of intercultural and interethnic communication behavior of individuals in relationships and/or groups, personal identity formation in the American context, historical development of culturally influenced communication styles, and evolution of new, American inter- and intra-group communication. Will examine social science research models, including single subject case study, in three (3) of the five (5) following groups: African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Native/Indigenous Americans, Pacific Islander-Americans, Hispanic-Americans. Students will attend Bay Area cultural events.
          Course Details:

          PSCN 13
          Multicultural Issues in Contemporary America

          3 units
          Exploration of issues relating to the multicultural community in which we live today. Interpersonal relations and communication. Focus on improving the individual’s understanding of other cultures and how those cultures impact the American lifestyle. Includes exploration of myths and misunderstandings. Discussion of four specific cultures or sub-cultures from the following groups: 1) African-American, 2) Asian-American, 3) Hispanic-American, 4) Native-American, 5) Middle Eastern-American, 6) European-American, 7) Gay/Lesbian American, 8) Disabled American.
          Course Details:

          RELS 50
          Religions of the World

          3 units
          Introduction to the study of religion by (1) surveying the world religions, stating basic principles of each as shown by fundamental scriptures, practices and works of art, highlighting underlying patterns, OR (2) exploring themes and concepts, using the world religions as examples. Themes may include: grace, sin, enlightenment, suffering, salvation.
          Course Details:

          SL 64
          Beginning Sign Language

          3 units
          Introduction to beginning communication skills through the language of sign, with emphasis on American Sign Language (ASL). Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course. Introduction to an understanding of deafness and the deaf culture. Basic sign vocabulary, the manual alphabet, and a contrast with various other sign systems used throughout the United States.
          Course Details:

          SOCI 1
          Principles of Sociology

          3 units
          Designed to illuminate the way students see their social world. Uses a sociological perspective: scientific study of human interaction and society, with emphasis on impact of groups on social behavior. Includes the systematic examination of culture, socialization, social organization, social class, race, gender, deviance, social change and empirical methodology. These content areas are woven throughout the fabric of the course, particularly as they affect the lives of at least three of the following groups: African Americans, Latinx Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Arab Americans and/or women.
          Course Details:
        8. Transfers to CSU

          9. SOCI 2
          Social Problems

          3 units
          This course is an introduction and analysis of contemporary social problems from a sociological perspective. Major social problems will be analyzed by recognizing the role of power and ideology in the definition of social problems, their causes and consequences, evaluations of proposed solutions, and methods of intervention. Focus on modern American society.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: SOCI 1
        9. Transfers to CSU

          10. SOCI 3
          Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

          3 units
          Analysis of racial and ethnic relations in the United States. Includes race, ethnicity, racism, prejudice, discrimination and stereotyping, as well as theories and patterns of intergroup relations. Focus on: African Americans, Chicanx/Latinx, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: SOCI 1

          SOCI 4
          Marriage and Family Relations

          3 units
          This course introduces students to the sociological analysis of family as an institution, including historical and recent changes, present nature(s), and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Areas of focus in this course include the sociological perspective of the family including mate selection, marital roles, marital adjustment, sexual adjustment, reproduction, child rearing, marital dissolution, and problems associated with the family in modern industrial society.
          Course Details:
          1. Strongly Recommended: SOCI 1

          SOCI 10
          Introduction to Asian American Studies

          3 units
          An examination of the experiences and perspectives of Asian Americans from mid-1800's to the present. Major topics will include immigration, law, citizenship, racialization, colonialism, imperialism, war, family, political involvement, social movements, education, and employment. Provides a comparative context for understanding the panethnic movement.
          Course Details:

          SOCI 7
          Women of Color in the United States: Introduction to Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

          3 units
          Critical examination of the historical and socio-cultural experiences of African American, Latinx/a, Asian American, Native American, Arab American, and Pacific Islander women through a feminist perspective. The course will study gender and how it intersects with race, ethnicity, nationality, class, sexuality, religion, and other systems of difference and power. The course will consider various issues related to how racism, capitalism, patriarchy, war, sexual violence and other systems of power intersect to influence the lives of women of color in the United States, as they may relate to work, family, politics, identity, resistance, and artistic expression. Students will also be introduced to Women’s Studies and the study of gender and sexuality
          Course Details:
        10. Transfers to CSU
          11. Total Units: 60-64 units
          This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.