Helping Professions
Human Service & Social Science - Programs and areas of study in this community of interest attract students who enjoy helping and assisting others. They desire a career where they will nurture the growth of or address the problems of a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, or emotional well-being through counseling, social work, public safety, or education.
Helping Professions programs
| Title | Broad area | Subcategory | Credential | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science, AA | Liberal Arts & Science | Social Science | AA - Transfer | 60 |
| Psychology, AA | Liberal Arts & Science | Social Science | AA - Transfer | 60 |
| Sociology, AA | Liberal Arts & Science | Social Science | AA - Transfer | 60 |
| Secondary Education, AA | Liberal Arts & Science | Education | AA - Transfer | 60 |
| Elementary Education, AA | Liberal Arts & Science | Education | AA - Transfer | 60 |
| Criminal Justice, AA | Liberal Arts & Science | Human Service | AA - Transfer | 60 |
| Early Childhood Education, AAS | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | AAS - Degree | 60 |
| Early Childhood Education, Advanced Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Advanced Certificate | 33 |
| Early Childhood Education - Director/Administrator Option, AAS | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | AAS - Degree | 60 |
| Early Childhood Education Level Two Credential, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Certificate | 18 |
| Early Childhood Education Level Two Transfer Pathway | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Certificate | 18 |
| Early Childhood Education Level Three Credential, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Certificate | 27 |
| Early Childhood Education Level Three Transfer Pathway | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Certificate | 30 |
| Early Childhood Education Level Four Credential, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Certificate | 33 |
| Early Childhood Education Level Four Transfer Pathway | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Certificate | 36 |
| Early Childhood Education Infant - Toddler Level, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Early Childhood Education | Certificate | 15 |
| Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher's Aide, AAS | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Education | AAS - Degree | 61 |
| Paraprofessional Educator/Teacher's Aide, Advanced Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Education | Advanced Certificate | 30 |
| Mental Health Technician, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Human Service | Certificate | 19 |
| Law Enforcement, AAS | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | AAS - Degree | 64 |
| Law Enforcement, Advanced Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | Advanced Certificate | 30 |
| Basic Law Enforcement Principles, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | Certificate | 6 |
| Laws and Evidentiary Procedures, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | Certificate | 6 |
| Relationships and Juveniles, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | Certificate | 6 |
| Crime, Criminals, and Corrections, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | Certificate | 9 |
| Investigation and Organization, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | Certificate | 12 |
| Private Security, Certificate | Applied Degrees & Certificates | Law Enforcement | Certificate | 9 |