About Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humankind across time and place, bridging all aspects of human life.
Anthropology offers a unique four-field approach to humanity, which includes biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Studying anthropology enables students to better understand and appreciate human diversity in all forms, and gain insight into local and global issues, which are both essential skills for today鈥檚 complex, interconnected, and increasingly globalized world.
Explore Potential Careers
Studying Anthropology can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths. Below are just some of the many options you will have!
- Education, higher education, community education/outreach
- Archaeology, cultural resource management, historic preservation, and museum curation
- Tourism/heritage and eco-tourism
- Folklorist, archivist
- Non-governmental organizations (NGO鈥檚), international/national humanitarian aid, international development
- Social justice, community development, social work, advocacy work
- Medical anthropology, public/international health, healthcare management, healthcare services
- Forensics, law, and criminal justice, surveyor
- Linguistics, translation services, bilingual/bicultural program, teaching English as a second language
- Environmental and natural resource management
- Public and private sector administration and management, policy research and analysis
- Market research, social impact assessment
- User experience (UX) research
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
Transfer Options
The program coursework you complete at City College will satisfy lower-division requirements for related majors at several colleges and universities. Start planning your transfer by exploring Anthropology programs at the following institutions:
- California State Universities
- University of California
Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.