Social & Behavioral Science

Do you want to know what people do and why they do it? Are you interested in helping others? Then Social & Behavioral Science might be the pathway for you.

ANTHROPOLOGY

An A.A. with an emphasis in anthropology will prepare students to think critically about the cultural lives of humans in both the past and present. Through biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology and linguistics, students will be prepared to analyze their own lives while coming to a deeper understanding of the human condition.

Typical Jobs in the Field
classroom teacher, substitute teacher, paraprofessional

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

For students interested in law and law enforcement, criminal justice is an ideal degree-path. This program prepares students in investigative techniques, evidence collection, crime prevention, crowd control, public relations, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

Typical Jobs in the Field
bailiff, border patrol agent, corrections officer, court administrator, criminal investigator, customs inspector, highway patrol pilot, immigration inspector, jailer, narcotics investigator, police and detectives supervisor, police artist, police identification and records officer, police officer, sheriff, warden, harbor, lake and waterways police

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GEOGRAPHY

A degree in geography is a great choice for a student interested in studying the earth and its people. Geographers analyze the interrelationships between the physical and cultural features of the earth.

Typical Jobs in the Field international business, environmental management, urban planning and design, emergency disaster management, natural resources management, K-12 and college-level teaching

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HISTORY

An A.A. with an emphasis in history will engage students in examining multicultural perspectives of various human societies in history. This field will broaden understanding of the past, present and future.

Typical Jobs in the Field
teacher, lawyer, politician, public historian, tour guides

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HUMAN SERVICES

For students who enjoy working with people and have a desire to help others, human services is a great degree path. In it, students will investigate strategies for how to serve individuals, groups and communities experiencing poverty, abuse, mental and physical illness, disability, crime, unemployment, discrimination and family dysfunction.

Typical Jobs in the Field
positions working with children and families; people with physical, emotional, or intellectual challenges; military veterans; homeless people; struggling communities; law enforcement

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political science studies how governments behave (and why) and what citizens can do about it. Studying political science will help students develop the written, communication, analytical and data skills that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential careers.

Typical Jobs in the Field
government worker, lawyer, public relations specialist, research analyst, teacher, lobbyist, city manager, urban planner

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PSYCHOLOGY

As the second most popular major in America, psychology students examine the brain’s role in behavior. There are many exciting areas in this field such as abnormal behavior, lifespan development (cradle to grave), learning theory, personality disorders and specialties regarding social behavior.

Typical Jobs in the Field
psychologist in public clinics, alcohol/drug abuse rehabilitation, autism aid, correctional officer, psych tech, and health educator. Most jobs in this field require a master’s degree.

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SOCIOLOGY

Sociology will prepare students to think critically about the society in which they live and will explore topics related to social justice and social inequality.

Typical Jobs in the Field

careers are often found in academia and teaching, research, marketing, media and positions related to non-profit/social justice.

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