Chapter One, General Information 3
Message from the President Thank you for your interest in Contra Costa College. Since 1949, our college has
HBCUs, or institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania or Barnard College in New York. Our health science programs remain first options
provided exemplary education to
for many seeking careers in nursing and other health
residents of the west county area.
care disciplines. Our business and computer science
Located in the northern
programs provide high-quality education to those
corner of San Pablo, California, Contra Costa College
seeking to further their careers with professional
occupies nearly 83 acres of beautiful natural
training or to prepare for the completion of their
landscaping accentuated by rolling hills through
bachelor-level education at four-year universities.
which the Wildcat Creek runs. Our newly renovated
These programs are complemented with others for
campus has modern classrooms and buildings, state-
those who are interested in administration of justice,
of-the-art facilities, easy parking and ample access
early childhood education and culinary arts.
through public transportation. We serve a diverse population of over 10,000
Please peruse the contents of this catalog to learn more about the wide range of programs and services
students: 43 percent are Latinx, 17 percent are
offered at Contra Costa College. You will quickly
African American, 20 are percent Asian/Filipino/
discover that CCC is an institution recognized for
Pacific Islander, and 12 percent are white. They come
many of its academic and career education programs
largely from the local communities of Richmond,
locally, statewide and nationally with programs
San Pablo, Hercules, Pinole, and El Cerrito. Our
supported by the U.S. Department of Education,
commitment to social justice is reflected in our
the National Science Foundation of Education, and
diverse program offerings and inclusive campus
private and corporate foundations.
community. Over the decades, our graduates have found
Stepping onto campus, you will find warm and friendly professionals ready to help you get started
their paths at Contra Costa College and continued
on your education journey. In the classrooms, you
on to complete their four-year degrees in many
will meet experienced faculty members who are
universities, or begun their successful careers in a
eager to provide a nurturing learning environment.
wide range of fields. Today, these trends continue.
On behalf of our entire college, I invite you to join
Students completing their transfer studies in STEM, social sciences, humanities, and other fields are transferring to University of California campuses,
us. Allow us to help you get started on your journey to education and career success. I look forward to meeting you on campus!
as well as to Cal State East Bay, San Francisco State, Sacramento State, and others. Those looking to go to out-of-state institutions have landed in renowned
Sincerely, — Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper, President
