Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
Admission to the BA in Anthropology requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
The baccalaureate degree in political science is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Complete 120 hours applicable to this program, or more if required by the degree.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion or provide details on Reverse Transfer.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 121 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (33 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Writing II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communication | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
TBS XXX | Heritage | 3 | TBD XXX |
ANT 120 | Intro to Comparative Religion | 3 | HUM 216 |
MAT 146 OR MAT 150 OR MAT 141 | Contemporary College Math OR College Algebra OR Liberal Arts Math | 3 | MATH 105 OR MATH 111 |
TBS XXX | Natural Sciences with a lab | 3 (4) | TBD XXXX |
ANT 160 OR ANT 220 | Anthropological Perspectives on the Contemporary World or Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | ANT 201 |
ANT 101 | Intro to Anthropology | 3 | ANTH 200X GEN SB |
TBS XXX | Social and Behavioral Sciences Gen Ed (not ANT)* | 3 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Quantitative Reasoning or Natural Sciences | 3 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 33 |
|
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
TBD XXX means to be determined by UofL based on course selected.
*For Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities category.
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements (6 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3 (4) | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3 (4) | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal AA/AS Requirement Courses | 6-8 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (21 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Intro to Computer (Digital Literacy) | 0-3 | CIS 100X |
FYE 105 OR FYE 110 OR FYE 100* | First-Year College Success Course/Experience | 3 | GEN 101 |
TBS XXX | Elective | 3 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3 (4) |
|
ANT 240 | Intro to Archaeology | 3 | ANTH 204 |
TBS XXX | Electives in Humanities or Natural Sciences | 3 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Electives in Humanities or Natural Sciences 300+ Level | 3 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 21 |
|
Total Associate Degree Hours | 60 (61) |
*Completion of the Intermediate level of a single foreign language.
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (61 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
ANTH 202 OR 207 | Biological Anthropology or Principles of Biological Anthropology | 3-4 |
|
ANTH 475 | Engaged Anthropology - CUE | 3 |
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ANTH 508 | History of Anthropology - CUE, WR | 3 |
|
ANTH Methods | Select one of the following:
| 3 |
|
Archaeology | Select one of the following: ANTH 304, 311, 312, 322, 326, 328, 329, 330, 364, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 526, 529, 530, 578, 579 or 582 | 3 |
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Biological Anthropology | Select one of the following: ANTH 309, 310, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 323, 324, 325, 331, 332, 333, 337, 338, 339, 342, 343, 344, 346, 347, 348, 349, 352, 362, 507, 522, 534, 536, or 562 | 3 |
|
Cultural Anthropology | Select one of the following: 310, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 323, 324, 325, 331, 332, 333, 337, 338, 339, 342, 343, 344, 346, 347, 348, 349, 352, 362, 507, 522, 534, 536, or 562 | 3 |
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ANTH | Anthropology Electives: Select any (3) 300+ Anthropology including those above | 9 |
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TBD XXX | Electives in Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Humanities (other than Anthropology)** | 21 |
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TBD XXX | Electives in Humanities or Natural Sciences 300+ Level | 3 |
|
TBD XXX | Minimum Electives | 6-9 |
|
| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
|
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
*In addition to courses counted toward General Education; 6 hours must be at 300 level or above./
**Fulfills General Education requirement; 15 hours must be at the 300 level or above.
- At least 30 of the total minimum hours required must be at the 300 level or above.
- WR - two approved courses at the 300 level or above - may be incorporated into other degree requirements.
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 33 |
KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
Updated: November 2026