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