Merritt College’s Anthropology programs teach students to think appreciatively and globally about diversity in human cultures, human history and prehistory, and human biology to foster cross-cultural understanding and to develop a critical world view, which enables them to succeed in higher levels of education and in any profession. They attain knowledge, master skills, and develop the appreciation, attitudes and values needed to succeed and participate responsibly in a democratic society and global economy.

The Associate of Arts in Anthropology is valuable for people seeking careers in business, private and non-profit sectors, education, community service, criminal justice, forensics and law, and government. An anthropology degree enhances studies in healthcare and medicine (epidemiology, public health, nursing, pre-medicine for a career as a doctor), museology, international development, city planning, linguistics, psychology, ecology, archaeology and cultural resource management.