Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Social and Behavioral Sciences pathway offers programs that contribute to students’ knowledge and understanding of cultures, communities, and human behavior. With certificates and degrees in Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology, among others, programs in this pathway help students build the global and intercultural fluency needed to participate in today’s society. Flexible courses of study prepare students to enter the workforce or pursue further education at a four-year university.

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Africana StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Aging StudiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
American Indian and Indigenous StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
AnthropologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
AnthropologyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander American StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Cannabis StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Chicanx and Latinx StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Ethnic StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Ethnic Studies for Educators Discipline EmphasisCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Ethnic Studies for Educators FoundationsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
GeographyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
GeographyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Geospatial TechnologiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Global StudiesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
HistoryAssociate in Arts- n/a
Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-DevelopmentAssociate in Arts- n/a
Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social SciencesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Latin-American StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
PhilosophyAssociate in Arts- n/a
PhilosophyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Political ScienceAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Practical PoliticsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
PsychologyAssociate in Arts- n/a
PsychologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Religious StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Research Fundamentals SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Social Justice Studies - Ethnic StudiesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Social Justice Studies - Gender StudiesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Social Justice Studies: GeneralAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
SociologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

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All Careers in Social and Behavioral Sciences (55)

Political ScientistsDoctoral degreeStable139,380
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising109,840
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
SociologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising101,690
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Transportation PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable100,340
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising95,830
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Climate Change Policy AnalystsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Customs BrokersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Equal Opportunity Representatives and OfficersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Government Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,050
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Park NaturalistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising67,950
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
Anthropologists and ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920

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