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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.

* Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

The bachelor’s degree(s) listed below cost less than a third of university tuition, and are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to reach your educational goals and be successful in your career. In many cases, these degrees offer university transfer partnerships to help you move seamlessly from a bachelor’s to a master’s degree program. Be sure to check with your advisor, as acceptance is not guaranteed.

Behavioral Sciences South Mountain
Public Safety Administration Phoenix College, Rio Salado

The Associate degrees in this list give you the opportunity for an in-depth study of your chosen field.

Many of our Associate degrees will also transfer to a four-year university upon graduation. With these, you can complete most of your general education coursework at Maricopa Community Colleges and have guaranteed acceptance to one of our over 40 university and college partners to complete your Bachelor's degree.

Be sure to check with your advisor if you plan to move on to a four-year university to ensure your degree program credits will successfully transfer.

Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Rio Salado
Administration of Justice Studies Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Counseling and Applied Psychological Science All Colleges
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Law and Policy Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Psychology All Colleges
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Behavioral Sciences Glendale, South Mountain
Corrections and Detention Rio Salado
Fire Science Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College
Fire Service Management Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College
Forensic Science Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Law Enforcement Training Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Rio Salado
Paralegal Paradise Valley, Rio Salado
Paralegal Studies Phoenix College
Workforce Development and Community Re-Entry Rio Salado

A certificate prepares you for entry-level work in your chosen field and requires fewer classes than our bachelor's degrees, Associate degrees, or university transfer options. There are several types of certificates available, including career, trade, and academic certificates.

Credits earned in a certificate program can often be used toward an Associate degree. For more information, speak with an advisor.

Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I Rio Salado
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level II Rio Salado
Administration of Justice Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Adolescent Studies Phoenix College
Advanced Behavioral Sciences Glendale, South Mountain
Advanced Corrections and Detention Rio Salado
Advanced Juvenile Corrections Rio Salado
Basic Corrections Rio Salado
Basic Detention Rio Salado
Child and Family Organizations Management and Administration Glendale, Rio Salado
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT): Level I Phoenix College
Corrections Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Crime Scene Investigation Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix College, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Developmental Disabilities Specialist Glendale
Driver Operator Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College
Emergency Communications Rio Salado
Emergency Communications and Deployment Phoenix College
Emergency Management Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College
Fingerprint Identification and Photography Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix College, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Fire Service Management Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College
Firearms Rio Salado
Firefighter Operations Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College
Forensic Science Chandler-Gilbert
Foundations of Behavioral Sciences Glendale, Phoenix College, South Mountain
Hazardous Materials Response Phoenix College
Homeland Security Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, South Mountain
Juvenile Corrections Rio Salado
Law Enforcement Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Law Enforcement Field Training Rio Salado
Law Enforcement Investigation Glendale, Rio Salado
Law Enforcement Training Academy Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Rio Salado
Leadership in Public Safety Organizations Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Phoenix College, Rio Salado
Legal Studies Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Non-Sworn Fire Service Professional Glendale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College
Paralegal Paradise Valley, Rio Salado
Paralegal Studies Phoenix College
Professional Addictions Counseling Rio Salado
Public Safety Leadership Rio Salado
Public Safety Technology Rio Salado
Search Warrant Preparation Rio Salado
Substance Use Prevention and Interventions Rio Salado
Terrorism Liaison Training: Level I Phoenix College
Terrorism Liaison Training: Level II Phoenix College
Victimology Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix College, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, South Mountain
Workforce Development and Community Re-Entry Rio Salado
Workforce Development: Foundations in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Rio Salado

View all Behavioral Science and Human Services awards offered at Maricopa Community Colleges.