Psychology Sociology & Social Work

Day of Caring volunteers putting old books in boxes

Gain valuable insights on human behavior that will help you as a leader and manager in a variety of professions.
Median annual salary for psychologists is more than $81,000, and the median salary for social workers is more than $51,000.
The number of jobs for social workers is forecast to grow 9% by 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.

source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Behavioral Sciences, A.A. & A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science, which prepares graduates to transfer to a four-year institution to study psychology or sociology and sets the foundation for careers in people-related fields such as teaching, government service, and law.

View the Behavioral Sciences, A.A. Degree

View the Behavioral Sciences, A.S. Degree

Become a student in Behavioral Sciences

A group of sudents sitting in a library and reading

Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.A. & A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Psychology, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and provides preparation for careers in education, social and health services, business, and law.

View the Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.A. Degree

View the Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.S. Degree

Becomes a Student in Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration

A social work major interviewing two other students

Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration, A.A. & A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Sociology, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and sets a foundation for careers in fields such as education, social services, human resources, and law.

View the Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration, A.A. Degree

View the Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration, A.S. Degree

Become a Student in Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration

Classroom with globe and artwork on walls.

Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration, A.A & A.S. Transfer Degree

This program allows students to explore courses in the three areas of economics, history, or political science or to begin a concentration in one of the three. Students who are interested in psychology or sociology should check the Behavioral Sciences program and its concentrations.

View the Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration, A.A. Degree

View the Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration, A.S. Transfer Degree

Become a student in Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration, A.A.

Social Work, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science, which prepares graduates to transfer to a four-year institution to study psychology or sociology and sets the foundation for careers in people-related fields such as teaching, government service, and law.

View the Social Work, A.S. Degree

Become a student in Social Work, A.S.

Certificate Programs

Students sitting at a table inside Jefferson Student Union and talking to another student

Behavioral Sciences - Human Services Certificate, C.P.C.

Students also can earn a certification in Human Services.

View the Behavioral Sciences - Human Services Certificate, C.P.C. Degree

Become a Student in Behavioral Sciences - Human Services Certificate, C.P.C.

Framed basketball jerseys hanging on a wall in the P.E. complex

Substance Abuse Certificate, C.P.C.

Our Substance Abuse Certificate program provides a vital skill set for professionals like case managers, counselors, and ministers. Gain the knowledge to support individuals and families dealing with addiction.

View the Substance Abuse Certificate, C.P.C. Degree

Become a Student in Substance Abuse Certificate, C.P.C.