Are you intrigued by human behavior? Are you curious about how societies meet their needs? The Social and Behavioral Sciences ACP will introduce you to cultures and societies from around the world and throughout history to help you understand the social, political, psychological, and economic forces that shape our world today.
Our classes will prepare you for careers and transfer in administration of justice, anthropology, early childhood education, economics, geography, history, human development, psychology, political science, religious studies, and sociology.
Careers in Social & Behavioral Sciences *
- Attorneys, criminologists, police officers, corrections officers, court reporters, and paralegals.
- Economists, public policy analysts, social workers, anthropologists, psychologists, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists.
- Preschool teachers, daycare managers, elementary school/middle/high school teachers, professors, and counselors.
* Many of these careers require a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Student Voice
Chelise Walker
The San Marcos resident was lacking a clear vision of what she wanted in her future after graduating from High Tech High North County. So, a couple years later, Walker decided to give MiraCosta College a try. Good thing. Today, Walker is thriving in MiraCosta College's Child Development program, is preparing to transfer to a university, and is laying the foundation to work as a preschool teacher or director – and perhaps earning a master’s degree in the field.
Read More About Chelise-Programs of Study
KEY: Certificate of Proficiency Certificate of Achievement Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Law Enforcement | MAP | CAREERS |
Law Enforcement | CAREERS |
Anthropology
Anthropology for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Global Health | MAP |
Child Development
Assistant Teacher | CAREERS | |
Associate Teacher (MCC GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Associate Teacher (CSU GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Associate Teacher | CAREERS | |
Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Early Childhood Education for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Early Intervention and Inclusion | CAREERS | |
Master Teacher (MCC GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Master Teacher (CSU GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Master Teacher | MAP | CAREERS |
Site Supervisor (MCC GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Site Supervisor | MAP | CAREERS |
Site Supervisor (CSU GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Teacher (MCC GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Teacher (CSU GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
Teacher | CAREERS |
Economics
Economics Major Prep (CSU) | MAP | CAREERS |
Economics Major Prep (UC) | MAP | CAREERS |
Education
Geography
Geography for Transfer | MAP |
Gerontology
Gerontology | MAP | CAREERS |
Optimal Aging and Older Adulthood | CAREERS |
History
History for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Political Science
Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Political Science for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Political Science Major Prep | MAP |
Psychology
Human Development | MAP | CAREERS |
Psychology | MAP | CAREERS |
Psychology for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Research Fundamentals | CAREERS | |
Volunteer Services | CAREERS |
Religious Studies
Religious Studies |
Social Work & Human Services
Social Work & Human Services for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Sociology
Research Fundamentals | CAREERS | |
Sociology for Transfer | MAP | CAREERS |
Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Chicano Studies | MAP | CAREERS |
Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Gender Studies | MAP | CAREERS |
Social Justice Studies for Transfer: LGBTQ Studies | MAP | CAREERS |
Volunteer Services | CAREERS |
**These maps are suggested sequences for course completion. Please consult a counselor to first complete an educational plan.