Human Behavior, History, & Society

In the Human Behavior, History & Society Area, students learn about themselves, their community, and the world. With a focus on past and present theory and research, students explore human behavior through a variety of lenses including the examination of historical events, individual agency/actions, biological factors that affect behavior, legal and moral ethics, economics, politics, traditional and nontraditional media effects, societal shifts and cultural changes and insights into the factors that contribute to differences in the ways individuals perceive and understand the world. Students in this path can expect to develop their critical thinking and writing skills while they seek to answer the question ‘what drives human behavior’?

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Administration of JusticeAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Administration of JusticeCertificate of Achievement- n/a
AnthropologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
AnthropologyAssociate in Arts- n/a
ArchaeologyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Asian StudiesAssociate in Arts- n/a
Child and Adolescent DevelopmentAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Child DevelopmentAssociate in Science- n/a
Child DevelopmentCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Child Development Associate TeacherCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Criminal JusticeAssociate in Science- n/a
CybersecurityAssociate in Science- n/a
Cybersecurity AdministrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cybersecurity Penetration TesterCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Early Childhood EducationAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Fundamentals of LawCertificate of Achievement- n/a
HistoryAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Law, Public Policy, and SocietyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
PhilosophyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
PhilosophyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Political ScienceAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
PsychologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Social Justice StudiesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Social Work and Human ServicesAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
SociologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a

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

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All Careers in Human Behavior, History, & Society (222)

Pediatricians, GeneralPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeDeclining210,130
Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising155,020
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degreeRising140,030
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
Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a136,550
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
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists- n/aRising130,390
Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising129,210
Training & Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising127,090
Law Teachers, PostsecondaryProfessional degree, Doctoral degreeDeclining126,650
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Geothermal Production ManagersSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable121,440
Hydroelectric Production ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeStable121,440
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degreeStable121,440
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable119,980
Medical & Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising117,960
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
Psychologists, All Other- n/a- n/a117,580
EconomistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable115,440
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Art DirectorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising109,840
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Financial Risk Specialists- n/aRising106,000
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Security Managers- n/aStable104,690
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts & TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
SociologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising101,690
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Professional degreeStable101,480
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Industrial EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising101,140
Validation EngineersBachelor's degreeRising101,140
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
GeoscientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising98,340
Web & Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Clinical and Counseling PsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising95,830
Clinical & Counseling PsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising95,830
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Speech-Language PathologistsMaster's degree, Certificate after master'sRising95,410
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable92,430
Operations Research AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising91,290
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
Transit & Railroad PoliceBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable82,320
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
Security Management Specialists- n/aRising81,270
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Fraud Examiners, Investigators & AnalystsBachelor's degreeRising80,190
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Nursing Instructors & Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising79,940
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable78,630
Compliance Officers- n/aStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Customs BrokersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,270
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,050
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining78,050
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Foreign Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining76,310
Customs and Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable76,210
Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Instructional CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining74,720
Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative AssistantsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining74,260
Historians- n/aRising74,050
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Human Resources SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising72,910
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
Healthcare Social WorkersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising68,090
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Park NaturalistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising67,950
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Court Reporters & Simultaneous CaptionersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining67,310
Health Information Technologists & Medical Registrars- n/aRising67,310
Set & Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable66,280
Training & Development SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising65,850
Calibration Technologists & Technicians- n/aRising65,040
Art TherapistsMaster's degreeRising65,010
Music TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising65,010
Therapists, All Other- n/a- n/a65,010
Anthropologists and ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Anthropologists & ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Secondary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable64,520
Librarians & Media Collections SpecialistsMaster's degreeStable64,320
Marriage & Family TherapistsMaster's degreeRising63,780
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining63,620
Survey ResearchersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining63,380
Health Education SpecialistsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising63,000
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,970
Telecommunications Equipment Installers & RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining62,630
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,580
Athletes & Sports CompetitorsNo high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising62,360
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Special Education Teachers, PreschoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,190
CuratorsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising61,770
ArchivistsMaster's degreeRising61,570
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining61,430
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining61,010
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degreeStable60,280
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,250
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other- n/a- n/a60,130
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Remote Sensing TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social WorkersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,060
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,950
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers- n/aStable58,610
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Child, Family, & School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Correctional Officers and JailersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining57,970
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
BailiffsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining57,050
Title Examiners, Abstractors, & SearchersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining54,980
Legal Secretaries & Administrative AssistantsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining54,140
Private Detectives & InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Travel AgentsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable48,450
Geological Technicians- n/aStable48,390
Court, Municipal, & License ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable47,700
Museum Technicians & ConservatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising47,460
Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness InstructorsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising46,180
Rehabilitation CounselorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining46,110
Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising46,050
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable45,590
Social & Human Service AssistantsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising45,120
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable44,930
Reservation & Transportation Ticket Agents & Travel ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable41,460
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090
Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports OfficialsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising38,820
Craft Artists- n/aDeclining38,480
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education- n/aStable37,120
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising32,050
NanniesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising32,050
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, & Ticket TakersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDStable31,150
NeurologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising
PsychiatristsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising
Artists and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other- n/a- n/a
Home Health AidesHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising
Legal Support Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Mental Health CounselorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising
Personal Care AidesHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School- n/aDeclining
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten- n/aDeclining
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education- n/aDeclining
Teaching Assistants, Special Education- n/aDeclining
Tour Guides and EscortsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising
Travel GuidesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising

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