Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Understanding human behavior is crucial for success in any field. That’s why we offer a wide range of social and behavioral science courses that explore topics such as psychology, anthropology, and more. Whether you want to pursue a career in social sciences or just broaden your horizons, our social and behavioral science courses will help you gain a unique perspective on the world we live in.

Earning Potential

Family Social Worker: $49,309 per year
Anthropologist: $63,092 per year
School Psychologist: $71,077 per year
Historian: $76,261 per year
Political Scientists: $91,242 per year
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Career Opportunities

An Associates in Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences can provide you with a foundation for various careers in counseling, education, research, social services, and more. If you pursue further education, you can earn a career as a:

Psychologist
Sociologist
Social Worker
Anthropologist
Political Consultant
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Locations

Central Campus
North Campus
South Campus
Generation Park Campus
San Jac Online

Social and Behavioral Sciences, AA

Transfer

This Associate of Arts degree prepares you to transfer to a 4-year college or university. You’ll explore different ideas and theories, and how they apply to the real world. These skills will help you in other subjects and are a great foundation for several careers.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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Explore Majors

When you earn an AA degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences, you can further your education and transfer to a four-year university. Here are some of the majors you can pursue:

Psychology

A psychology major is a curious explorer seeking to understand the complexities of the brain and what makes people tick.

Anthropology

As an anthropology major, you act as a traveler of the human experience. You get to learn about different people’s values, beliefs, and social structures.

Philosophy

When you are a philosophy major, you get to dive into the deep end of the big questions and explore the mind, universe, and everything in between.

Sociology

A sociology major examines the relationship between individuals, groups, and institutions. You’ll discover how to uncover the hidden patterns that underlie society.

History

When you’re a history major, you get to time travel into the past and shed light on the lessons we can learn from our shared past.

Government

As a government major, you will discover how to navigate political systems and explore the structures that govern our lives.

History Matters

History Talks is an annual interdisciplinary conference held at our North Campus, bringing together scholars from various fields to share diverse perspectives on important topics. This year's conference, titled 'That 90’s Vibe,' will explore the culture of the 1990s and its lasting influence. The event will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. For more information, please visit our conference page.