The Associate of Arts in Anthropology program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a two-year degree program that lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of human behavior, culture, and evolution. It investigates the social and cultural complexity of both the past and the present human societies. The program's curriculum includes a variety of topics, including ethnography, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology, thereby offering a holistic approach to the study of humans. The degree prepares students for potential careers in anthropological research, consultancy, human resources, community development, and more.

KPU Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia. KPU offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 140 programs. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at KPU campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Civic Plaza.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University currently offers a range of credentials, many of which are completely unique, to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Students have the opportunity to bridge certificate and diploma credentials into bachelor's degrees, creating the option of academic and professional enhancement of applied and technical programs.