Social Sciences and Education

The College of Social Sciences and Education offers pathways to a variety of professions in sociology, psychology-related fields, criminal justice, law, national/state/local politics, international relations, non-profit organizations, teaching in the community colleges, health and medical professions, and government agencies. We also provide programs designed to prepare students to become skilled professional practitioners in social work, counseling specialties, educational leadership, and teaching.

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Education Programs

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AnthropologyBachelor of Arts
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Anthropology - Cultural Resource ManagementBachelor of Arts- n/a
Child, Adolescent, and Family StudiesBachelor of Arts
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Criminal JusticeBachelor of Arts
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Kinesiology - Allied HealthBachelor of Science
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Kinesiology - Applied Exercise ScienceBachelor of Science
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Kinesiology - Physical Activity LeadershipBachelor of Science
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Liberal StudiesBachelor of Arts
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Liberal Studies - Non-TeachingBachelor of Arts
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Liberal Studies - Subject Matter: EnglishBachelor of Arts
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Liberal Studies - Subject Matter: MathematicsBachelor of Arts
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Liberal Studies - Subject Matter: ScienceBachelor of Arts
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Political ScienceBachelor of Arts
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PsychologyBachelor of Arts
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SociologyBachelor of Arts
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Sociology - Human ServicesBachelor of Arts
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Sociology - Racial and Ethnic DynamicsBachelor of Arts
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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.

  • Anthropologists and Archeologists

    Doctoral degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 44,510
    • High salary: 104,510
    • Average salary: 64910
    Rising Job Growth $ 64,910 Average Salary $44,510 $104,510

  • Childcare Workers

    High school diploma/GED, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 22,900
    • High salary: 44,560
    • Average salary: 32050
    Rising Job Growth $ 32,050 Average Salary $22,900 $44,560

  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 45,640
    • High salary: 143,130
    • Average salary: 71470
    Stable Job Growth $ 71,470 Average Salary $45,640 $143,130

All Careers in Social Sciences and Education (94)

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
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degreeStable121,440
Geothermal Production ManagersSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable121,440
Hydroelectric Production ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeStable121,440
Remote Sensing Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining117,960
Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
SociologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising101,690
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Industrial EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising101,140
Validation EngineersBachelor's degreeRising101,140
GeoscientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable92,430
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,050
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining76,310
Police & Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable76,210
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Instructional CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining74,720
Geodetic SurveyorsBachelor's degreeRising72,740
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Special Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining69,590
Camera Operators, Television, Video, & FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
Training & Development SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising65,850
Anthropologists and ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Anthropologists & ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Secondary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable64,520
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining63,620
Survey ResearchersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining63,380
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,580
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Special Education Teachers, PreschoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,190
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Kindergarten TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Fitness & Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degreeStable60,280
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,250
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Remote Sensing TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Child, Family, & School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Exercise PhysiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Correctional Officers & JailersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining57,970
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising46,180
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable45,590
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable44,930
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090
Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports OfficialsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising38,820
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
NanniesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050
Amusement & Recreation AttendantsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDRising30,490

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