If you are motivated to help people, serve your community, and improve the lives of those in need, consider the Behavioral Science and Human Services Field of Interest. Professionals in this field typically work with community members to identify problems and create and implement solutions.
If you aspire to be a first responder, work in the court system, or provide counseling or social work/advocacy services, this Field of Interest offers you the training you need. Some Behavioral Science and Human Services students may go directly into positions as EMTs, paralegals, or behavioral health technicians, while others may pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution.
If you are ready to find the Behavioral Science and Human Services program that is right for you, select the option below that meets your current goals.
Programs in this Field of Interest
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Administration of Justice | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Corrections | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Crime Scene Investigation | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Fingerprint Identification and Photography | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Firefighter Operations | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Law Enforcement | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Legal Studies | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Victimology | Pathway Map |
Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Administration of Justice Studies | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Law and Policy | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Fire Science | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Forensic Science | Pathway Map |
Other Options
Did you not find a program offered at MCC that meets your needs in this field of interest? View the Behavioral Science and Human Services programs offered at all of the Maricopa Community Colleges.