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The Social and Behavioral Sciences instructional pathway is designed for students who are interested in society and human interaction which includes, but is not limited to, administration of justice/criminal justice, anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, law, social work, or ethnic or gender studies.

Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice is the beginning coursework leading toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. With the Administration of Justice degree, students will study criminal justice theory, including an examination of constitutional rights, and the application and practice of the theory within the criminal justice system in America. With certificates in Crime Scene Investigation and Corrections students can study specializations within law enforcement, probation, and corrections.

Anthropology

Students in Anthropology study the nature of human diversity from a genetic, archaeological, linguistic, and cultural basis. Anthropology focuses on historical and contemporary theory and research to gain an in-depth awareness and understanding of humans and the world in which we live.

American Sign Language

The American Sign Language certificate program prepares students to function as simultaneous and consecutive interpreters as well as translators of ASL and other signing systems employed to assist deaf and hard-of-hearing people, both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation.

Economics

Economics is a broad discipline that helps us understand historical trends, interpret today’s headlines, and make predictions about the coming years. It is the study of scarcity, the study of how people use resources, and the study of decision-making and policies pertaining to resources.

Paralegal Studies

Students in the Paralegal Studies program learn how to perform research, draft, investigatory activities, recordkeeping and related paralegal administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney in a law firm, public or private entity, and/or within a courtroom setting.

Political Science

Political Science is the scientific study of how competing conceptions of the good life are conceptualized in theory and realized in cultures, institutions, processes, and practices. The different areas of political science include: American politics, comparative politics, world politics (international relations), and political theory.

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The different areas of psychology include: social, clinical, behavioral, cognitive, biological, and developmental psychology.

Sociology

Sociology studies human behaviors as social beings, including history, psychology, and economics. It encompasses all aspects of our social lives, including interactions, culture, groups, institutions, and global processes.  

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