Are you interested in solving social issues, improving quality of life for others, and planning the future of human societies? You might want to consider a career in the social sciences, education, or language arts. In the Human Behavior and Culture Interest Area, you can study a wide range of topics that impact our communities.
Program Maps
Ideally used before a student applies because they need to choose an interest area when they apply.
Next Steps
- Apply to Cañada
- Schedule a Counseling Appointment
- Register for Classes
- Click here if you are an English Language Learner (ELL/ESL)
Contact for More Information
Meet your Success Team
Dean
Lisa Palmer (Interim Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences)
Humanities and Social Sciences - Humanities Division OfficeRetention Specialist
John Omar (Retention Specialist)
Academic Support and Learning Technologies - Learning Center
Learning Center (ASLT) - Peer Mentors
Cañada Learning Center (Canada Learning Center)
Academic Support and Learning Technologies - Learning CenterData Coach
Alexander Claxton (Senior Planning and Research Analyst)
President's Office - Planning, Research and Institutional EffectivenessProgram Clusters
Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Communication Studies
- Economics (cross-listed with Business)
- Geography
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Education and Human Development
Interdisciplinary Degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Studies
- Latin American & Latino/a Studies
- Law, Public Policy, and Society
- Related: Paralegal Studies (cross-listed with Business)