Our Programs
The School of Social Science brings together programs that explore people, organizations, communities, business, data, and the systems that shape our world.
Explore Our 16 Academic Programs
The School of Social Science’s academic programs offer degrees and certificates in social sciences, business, public service, community engagement, and technology-related fields. Whether you’re seeking a transfer degree, applied bachelor’s degree, or professional certificate, you’ll find programs that help prepare you for university study, career advancement, and lifelong learning. Explore the options below to find the program that aligns with your goals and interests.
Accounting
Build a strong foundation for a successful career in accounting with our comprehensive program. Our curriculum combines real-world applications with essential accounting principles. The program is available as an associate degree, Bachelor of Applied Science, and certificates, providing flexible pathways to support diverse academic and career goals.
Offers: Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer, Certificates
Anthropology
Anthropology is the broadest and most diverse of the Social Sciences, covering the study of humans and our ancestors at all times and all places around the globe. The Anthropology Department offers a wide variety of courses, covering the four fields of the discipline, and has dynamic experts in each of these fields: archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics.
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
Business Administration Transfer
Our mission is to help our students acquire knowledge and develop skills to achieve their life goals by attaining a two-year Associate in Business degree for transfer to an AACSB* accredited business school to complete a bachelor’s degree.
*AACSB is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which accredits less than 5% of the world’s business schools.
Offers: Associate in Business–Direct Transfer Agreement
Business Analysis and Technology
The Business Analysis & Technology (BATECH) program prepares students for job titles such as program coordinator and data coordinator, positions that support and lead to careers in business intelligence and data analytics. Students from all disciplines benefit from taking a course in this program, as all disciplines manage projects and use data to identify problems and advocate for solutions.
Offers: Associate in Applied Science–Transfer, Certificates
Business Management and Technology
You will gain a broad-based knowledge of business management in manufacturing, retail, and service industries. Discover the relationships between management, marketing, law, technology systems, human resources, accounting and finance.
Offers: Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Applied Science-Transfer, Certificates
Criminal Justice
Explore the criminal justice system through an interdisciplinary social science approach. You’ll study all components of the criminal justice system, such as law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This degree prepares students for immediate employment with career pathways with the Washington State Patrol, municipal, county, and federal agencies, law practices, corrections, security, and others. You can also choose to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science program.
Offers: Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
Cultural and Ethnic Studies
Expand your understanding of the contemporary world with increased awareness of social justice and inequity. Interpret cultural practices, examine biases, and discover the vision of a multiculturally intelligent society. Learn how our differences make a difference with classes that focus on cultural identity and the empowerment of marginalized groups. Cultural and Ethnic Studies offers a course map to get you major-ready to transfer.
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
Data Management and Analysis
The internet is not only a terrific resource but a catalyst for gathering tremendous amounts of data. In today’s digital world, companies and organizations have access to — and gather — more information than ever before. That information can indicate patterns of behavior, generating insights to point the way forward.
Offers: Bachelor of Applied Science, Certificates
Digital Marketing
The Digital Marketing program at Bellevue College is the only program of its kind in Washington State. Students in our bachelor’s, associate degrees, and professional marketing certificates are poised to land high-earning marketing jobs in a wide range of industries. With curriculum updated every year to meet industry demands, each degree pathway provides graduates with broad technical skills and project-based courses focused on applied experience with cutting-edge digital marketing strategy and technology.
Offers: Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate in Applied Science, Certificates
Economics
Enhance your understanding of the history and operation of modern economies. Learn to think critically about complex economic problems. With classes in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, the study of economics can lead to improved conditions for individuals and society. Economics offers course maps to get you major-ready for transfer in two pathways: Economics for Business and Economics for Social Science.
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
Geography
Understand and appreciate the complex relationships between the Earth’s physical environments, political forces, and socio-political influences. Explore migration, climate change, natural disasters, globalization, and more. As students expand their sense of place, they develop diverse skill sets with multiple career possibilities. Geography offers two tracks to get you major-ready to transfer: Culture, Cities, and Migrations as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
History
Explore the causes and consequences of human cultures, ideas, politics, and technology. You’ll discover how developments of the past have shaped the world we live in today. History offers course maps to get you major-ready for transfer in two pathways: History for Humanities & Communication and History for Social Sciences, Public Service & Community Engagement.
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
International Studies
International Studies is an interdisciplinary department that offers students the background for understanding current international realities and world affairs. This program is being offered through the end of the 2026-27 academic year under an approved teach-out plan, providing students a clear pathway to complete program requirements.
Political Science
Explore the connections between society, government, and the public interest. In this field, you’ll gain a greater understanding of social justice, contemporary politics, and international relations, preparing you for a variety of fulfilling career paths. Political Science offers four tracks to get you major-ready to transfer: Education, International Affairs, Media/Journalism, and Public Sector/Law/Business.
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
Psychology
Expand your understanding of yourself and the social world around you. Gain valuable insights through the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. A variety of career paths are possible, from conducting and understanding clinical research to the practical application of “people skills” in addressing real-world human problems. Psychology offers two tracks to get you major-ready to transfer: Applied Psychology and Research.
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
Sociology
Explore our social landscapes–from neighborhoods to nations–and discover how they shape our place in society. You’ll learn about the ways we interact with one another, construct social meaning, and understand our sense of self. Sociology offers five tracks to get you major-ready to transfer: Business, Education, Health and Society, Law and Justice, and Social Services.
Offers: Associate in Arts and Sciences–Direct Transfer Agreement
