Social Sciences and Humanities

The Social Sciences & Humanities pathway will prepare you to think critically, communicate effectively, problem solve, and lead empathetically in a diverse and increasingly interconnected world. This pathway provides you with research and writing skills; knowledge about social issues; opportunities for civic engagement; and an understanding of history, culture, and humanity. This pathway prepares you for a future with certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers in education, social justice, public policy, journalism, child development, research, counseling, social work, and more.

On this page:

Education Programs

Explore and filter available programs

Administration of JusticeAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
AnthropologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Communication StudiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Communication StudiesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Communication Studies: Interpersonal CommunicationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Early Childhood EducationAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Elementary Teacher EducationAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
EnglishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
ESL Intermediate LevelCertificate of Proficiency- n/a
Film and Television ProductionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
JournalismAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
PhilosophyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Political ScienceAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
PsychologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Social Justice StudiesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
SociologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
SpanishAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Spanish Non-Native Speakers 2Certificate of Achievement- n/a
Spanish Non-Native Speakers Option 1Certificate of Achievement- n/a
Spanish Non-Native Speakers Option 3Certificate of Achievement- 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

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Social Sciences and Humanities (37)

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
SociologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising101,690
Transportation PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable100,340
Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising95,830
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,050
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Writers and AuthorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable72,270
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising69,780
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
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
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysBachelor's degreeDeclining45,680