Welcome to the Behavioral and Social Sciences Pathway
Social Sciences study human society and the relationship of individuals in, and to, society. Areas of study include anthropology, history, political science, and sociology. Behavioral Sciences, particularly psychology, concern themselves with the study of the actions of humans. Behavioral sciences seek to understand, predict, and/or influence behavior. Areas of study include anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Graduates may work in public or private agencies, government, health care, education, research, business or as self-employed professionals.
Behavioral & Social Sciences Programs
| Area of Study | Transfer Degree | Degree | Certificate | Skill Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration of Justice | AS-T | AA | ||
| Anthropology | AA-T | AA | ||
| Child Development | AA | C | ||
| Early Childhood Education | AS-T | |||
| Elementary Teacher Education | AA-T | |||
| Global Studies | AA-T | AA | ||
| History | AA-T | AA | ||
| Law, Public Policy and Society | AA-T | |||
| Liberal Arts & Sciences - Behavioral & Social Sciences | AA | |||
| Police Orientation Preparation | C | |||
| Political Science | AA-T | AA | ||
| Psychology | AA-T | |||
| Social Justice Studies: Chicana/o Studies | AA-T | |||
| Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies | AA-T | |||
| Sociology | AA-T | AA | ||
| Tutor Training | C |
Definitions:
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
*: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.
AS: Associate of Science, AS-T: Associate of Science Transfer, AA: Associate of Art, AA-T: Associate of Art Transfer, C: Certificate, SC: Skill Certificate
*: This program has additional requirements. View the program page for more information.