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Humanities and Social Sciences Division

The intent of this degree is to prepare students for careers and/or higher education in the social sciences, generally, or in the specific disciplines within the the overall social science designation. This degree emphasizes the nature of individual and collective human behavior; our interactions; the political economic, social, and psychological structures and institutions of human beings; and the challenges of developing and sustaining interpersonal and intercultural relationships. This degree will enhance their ability to explain how groups and subgroups operate to make responsible political, moral, and social decisions.
Select at least one course (three units minimum) from each category. Select additional 9 units from any course not already used in category 1, 2, or 3 for a total of 18 units. This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

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- Economists
  Economists
  SOC Career Code: 19-3011.00
  Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $112.34
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $124,790.74
  Annual Job Openings
  207
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Survey Researchers
  Survey Researchers
  SOC Career Code: 19-3022.00
  Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $57.37
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $59,447.76
  Annual Job Openings
  138
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
  Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
  SOC Career Code: 19-3032.00
  Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $135.46
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $115,409.68
  Annual Job Openings
  58
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
  Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
  SOC Career Code: 19-3033.00
  Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $105.34
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $124,444.46
  Annual Job Openings
  1,128
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- School Psychologists
  School Psychologists
  SOC Career Code: 19-3034.00
  Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $67.34
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $99,936.36
  Annual Job Openings
  959
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Neuropsychologists
  Neuropsychologists
  SOC Career Code: 19-3039.02
  Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $141.38
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $99,934.04
  Annual Job Openings
  1,294
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Sociologists
  Sociologists
  SOC Career Code: 19-3041.00
  Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $67.69
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $103,333.85
  Annual Job Openings
  98
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Urban and Regional Planners
  Urban and Regional Planners
  SOC Career Code: 19-3051.00
  Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $63.04
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $98,446.40
  Annual Job Openings
  743
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Geographers
  Geographers
  SOC Career Code: 19-3092.00
  Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $62.80
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $87,550.40
  Annual Job Openings
  20
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Historians
  Historians
  SOC Career Code: 19-3093.00
  Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $62.02
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $77,460.00
  Annual Job Openings
  34
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Political Scientists
  Political Scientists
  SOC Career Code: 19-3094.00
  Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $105.07
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $99,053.03
  Annual Job Openings
  60
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
  Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
  SOC Career Code: 21-1011.00
  Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $50.37
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $50,790.50
  Annual Job Openings
  5,242
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors
  Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors
  SOC Career Code: 21-1012.00
  Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $61.60
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $75,513.36
  Annual Job Openings
  4,259
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Marriage and Family Therapists
  Marriage and Family Therapists
  SOC Career Code: 21-1013.00
  Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $48.80
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $50,497.03
  Annual Job Openings
  2,787
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Mental Health Counselors
  Mental Health Counselors
  SOC Career Code: 21-1014.00
  Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $50.37
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $50,790.50
  Annual Job Openings
  5,242
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Rehabilitation Counselors
  Rehabilitation Counselors
  SOC Career Code: 21-1015.00
  Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $35.01
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $36,328.47
  Annual Job Openings
  1,392
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
  Child, Family, and School Social Workers
  SOC Career Code: 21-1021.00
  Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $47.37
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $61,172.45
  Annual Job Openings
  5,420
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Healthcare Social Workers
  Healthcare Social Workers
  SOC Career Code: 21-1022.00
  Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $61.38
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $79,481.86
  Annual Job Openings
  1,690
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
  Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
  SOC Career Code: 21-1023.00
  Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $60.76
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $77,523.24
  Annual Job Openings
  2,053
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Health Educators
  Health Educators
  SOC Career Code: 21-1091.00
  Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $51.30
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $61,322.03
  Annual Job Openings
  947
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
  Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
  SOC Career Code: 21-1092.00
  Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $60.35
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $99,091.20
  Annual Job Openings
  1,366
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Social and Human Service Assistants
  Social and Human Service Assistants
  SOC Career Code: 21-1093.00
  Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $35.74
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $46,353.66
  Annual Job Openings
  7,744
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Community Health Workers
  Community Health Workers
  SOC Career Code: 21-1094.00
  Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $38.24
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $48,276.07
  Annual Job Openings
  1,020
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Lawyers
  Lawyers
  SOC Career Code: 23-1011.00
  Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $154.02
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $149,380.44
  Annual Job Openings
  8,302
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Judicial Law Clerks
  Judicial Law Clerks
  SOC Career Code: 23-1012.00
  Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $39.07
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $63,148.43
  Annual Job Openings
  152
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
  Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
  SOC Career Code: 23-1021.00
  Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $80.43
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $134,791.14
  Annual Job Openings
  100
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
  Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
  SOC Career Code: 23-1022.00
  Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $64.03
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $68,316.65
  Annual Job Openings
  123
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
  Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
  SOC Career Code: 23-1023.00
  Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $109.65
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $216,583.43
  Annual Job Openings
  101
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers
  Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1061.00
  Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
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  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
  Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1062.00
  Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Economics Teachers
  Postsecondary Economics Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1063.00
  Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Geography Teachers
  Postsecondary Geography Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1064.00
  Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Political Science Teachers
  Postsecondary Political Science Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1065.00
  Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Psychology Teachers
  Postsecondary Psychology Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1066.00
  Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Sociology Teachers
  Postsecondary Sociology Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1067.00
  Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Postsecondary Social Work Teachers
  Postsecondary Social Work Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-1113.00
  Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $87.86
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $109,408.68
  Annual Job Openings
  24,972
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Secondary School Teachers
  Secondary School Teachers
  SOC Career Code: 25-2031.00
  Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $61.94
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $95,830.27
  Annual Job Openings
  11,030
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

How to Complete the Program

Guided Pathways

Pathway Options:

Social & Behavioral Sciences emphasis, AA A8991

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Social & Behavioral Sciences Emphasis, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences Division

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Core Courses
Select at least one course from each of the three categories		9
Category 1: Psychology, Sociology and Human Development:
Choose a minimum of 3 units from the following		3
BIOL 5	Contemporary Health Issues
BIOL 13	Human Reproduction, Development and Aging
BIOL 15	Human Sexuality
or BIOL 15H	Human Sexuality - Honors
CHLD 1	Child, Family, School and Community
CHLD 10	Child Growth and Lifespan Development
or CHLD 10H	Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors
CHLD 11	Child and Adolescent Development
PSYC 1A	Introduction to Psychology
or PSYC 1AH	Introduction to Psychology - Honors
PSYC 1B	Biological Psychology
PSYC 14	Developmental Psychology
PSYC 15	Introduction to Child Psychology
PSYC 19	Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 25	The Psychology of Women
PSYC 26	Psychology of Sexuality
SOC 1	Introduction to Sociology
or SOC 1H	Introduction to Sociology - Honors
SOC 2	Contemporary Social Problems
or SOC 2H	Contemporary Social Problems - Honors
SOC 4	Introduction to Gerontology
SOC 5	Introduction to Criminology
or SOC 5H	Introduction to Criminology - Honors
SOC 14	Marriage and the Family
or SOC 14H	Marriage and the Family - Honors
SOC 15	Child Development
SOC 20	Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
or SOC 20H	Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors
SOC 40	Introduction to Sex and Gender Roles
Category 2: Anthropology, Geography and Biology as it relates to Society
Choose a minimum of three units from the following:		3
ANTH 1	Biological Anthropology
or ANTH 1H	Biological Anthropology - Honors
ANTH 1L	Biological Anthropology Laboratory
ANTH 4	Archaeology
ANTH 5	Cultural Anthropology
or ANTH 5H	Cultural Anthropology - Honors
ANTH 6	Language and Culture: An Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology
ANTH 30	The Native American
BIOL 6	Humans and the Environment
BIOL 6L	Humans and the Environment Laboratory
BIOL 17	Neurobiology and Behavior
BIOL 25	Conservation Biology
GEOG 1	Physical Geography
GEOG 1H	Physical Geography - Honors
GEOG 1L	Physical Geography Laboratory
GEOG 1LH	Physical Geography Laboratory - Honors
GEOG 2	Human Geography
GEOG 2H	Human Geography - Honors
GEOG 5	World Regional Geography
GEOG 8	Urban Geography
GEOG 30	Geography of California
PUBH 24	Introduction to Public Health
PUBH 26	Introduction to Global Public Health
PUBH 27	Public Health and the Environment
Category 3: Economics, History, and Political Science
Choose a minimum of three units from the following:		3
AGAG 1	Food Production, Land Use, and Politics - A Global Perspective
BUSC 1A	Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics
or BUSC 1AH	Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors
BUSC 1B	Principles of Economics - Microeconomics
or BUSC 1BH	Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors
BUSM 50	World Culture: A Business Perspective
HIST 1	History of the United States
HIST 3	World History: Prehistoric to Early Modern
or HIST 3H	World History: Prehistoric to Early Modern - Honors
HIST 4	World History: Early Modern to the Present
or HIST 4H	World History: Early Modern to the Present - Honors
HIST 7	History of the United States to 1877
or HIST 7H	History of the United States to 1877 - Honors
HIST 8	History of the United States from 1865
or HIST 8H	History of the United States from 1865 - Honors
HIST 30	History of the African American 1619-1877
HIST 31	History of the African American
HIST 35	History of Africa
HIST 36	Women in American History
HIST 39	California History
HIST 40	History of the Mexican American
POLI 1	Introduction to American Government and Politics
POLI 1H	Introduction to American Government and Politics - Honors
POLI 2	Comparative Politics
POLI 9	International Relations
POLI 10	Environmental Politics
POLI 25	Latino Politics in the United States
POLI 35	African American/Black Politics
Recommended Electives
LIBR 1	Library Research Methods and Resources
MATH 110	Elementary Statistics
or MATH 110H	Elementary Statistics - Honors
PSYC 3	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 10	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
SOC 23	Introduction to Statistics in Sociology and Social Sciences
SPCH 7	Intercultural Communication
SPCH 26	Interpersonal Communication
or SPCH 26H	Interpersonal Communication - Honors
Total Units		18

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Required Courses

Economists

Survey Researchers

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

School Psychologists

Neuropsychologists

Sociologists

Urban and Regional Planners

Geographers

Historians

Political Scientists

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors

Marriage and Family Therapists

Mental Health Counselors

Rehabilitation Counselors

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Healthcare Social Workers

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Health Educators

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Social and Human Service Assistants

Community Health Workers

Lawyers

Judicial Law Clerks

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers

Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers

Postsecondary Economics Teachers

Postsecondary Geography Teachers

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

Postsecondary Psychology Teachers

Postsecondary Sociology Teachers

Postsecondary Social Work Teachers

Secondary School Teachers

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