Associate in Arts in Anthropology in San Pablo United States | Contra Costa College

To earn an Associate in Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 units of coursework that counts toward degree credit. This includes fulfilling major and general education requirements while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA. All major-specific courses require a grade of C or higher. Housed within the Social Sciences Department, the Anthropology Program upholds exceptional teaching standards in a learning environment focused on student needs. Anthropology explores humanity's origins, cultural development, and behavioral patterns. Researchers conduct fieldwork to analyze diverse societies' traditions, belief systems, and social structures while comparing linguistic, archaeological, and biological characteristics across populations. Some anthropologists specialize in human evolution or primate studies, while others address contemporary global issues like conflict, resource scarcity, and socioeconomic disparities.