Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Associate of Arts
Program Details
These courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories, and methodologies of disciplines comprising study in the social and behavioral sciences. Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate. An Associate of Arts degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Major requirements must be completed with a ‘C’ grade or better. Select a minimum of 18 units from the following list of Social and Behavioral Science courses. For breadth, complete courses in at least two disciplines from this list. Some courses in this major may also be counted toward completion of general education requirements
Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 51,130
- High salary: 164,650
- Average salary: 84290
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
Compliance Managers
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 68,860
- High salary: 227,590
- Average salary: 136550
All Careers in Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences (11)
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 136,550 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 136,550 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 84,290 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Declining | 81,500 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Declining | 77,010 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
| Interpreters and Translators | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 59,440 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Students will apply critical thinking skills to strategically understand and solve problems utilizing multidisciplinary, cultural and global perspectives.
- Students will demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of social, global, and cultural perspectives on individual and group behavior.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
