{"id":24490,"date":"2025-05-16T15:01:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T22:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/socsci\/?page_id=24490"},"modified":"2026-05-17T22:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T05:13:27","slug":"why-social-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/socsci\/why-social-science\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/BusinessClass_1344x814.jpg\" alt=\"A professor working with students in a classroom\" class=\"wp-image-25136 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/BusinessClass_1344x814.jpg 1344w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/BusinessClass_1344x814-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/BusinessClass_1344x814-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/05\/BusinessClass_1344x814-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Social Science Courses at Bellevue College?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Bellevue College offers one of the widest arrays of social science and applied business courses in Washington state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Students develop a complex understanding of themselves, human behaviors, and global societies, often coming to see the world in a new and exciting way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Bellevue College requires at least 15 social science credits to earn a transfer degree (AAS-DTA). Most courses in the division fulfill that requirement; some courses fulfill the natural sciences or humanities requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">In many programs, students develop practical business skills including the roles of technology, data analysis, and innovation in success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">The division offers four innovative, fully accredited B.A.S. degrees that provide practical experience as well as the credentials and knowledge that contribute to getting a good job. We also provide a wealth of associate degrees and certificates to help you achieve your goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">The Social Science division offers multiple courses that fulfill Bellevue College\u2019s Diversity Degree requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">The departments within the Social Science division offer a variety of course maps to get you ready to transfer and major in a social sciences discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/bc-pathways\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/bc-pathways\/humanities-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Humanities &amp; Communication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/bc-pathways\/social-science-public-service-community-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Science, Public Service &amp; Community Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/bc-pathways\/technology-and-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Technology &amp; Data<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Journalism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Finance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Are Welcome Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Bellevue College and the Social Science division do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/policies\">policy 4150.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-regular-font-size\">EEOC\/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office R130.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Please see BC&#8217;s detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/equal-opportunity\/\">equal opportunity statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Choose Social Science Courses at Bellevue College? Bellevue College offers one of the widest arrays of social science and applied business courses in Washington state. 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