Behavioral & Social Sciences Division
Behavioral & Social Sciences Division
The Behavioral and Social Sciences Division at Hagerstown Community College offers students a wide array of courses and programs that deal with social and cultural aspects of human behavior. Students can expect to learn about themselves and their society, as well as their relationships with other people as they prepare to transfer to a four-year college, launch a career, or advance in the workplace.
Programs of Study
HCC offers a variety of program options that include associate degrees, certifications, and letters of recognition.
Administration of Justice
The Administration of Justice Program studies the system used by local, state, and federal government to maintain social control, enforce laws, and fairly and impartially manage court decisions.
The Administration of Justice Program studies the system used by local, state, and federal government to maintain social control, enforce laws, and fairly and impartially manage court decisions.
Education
HCC's education programs allow students to pursue a variety of options and career paths in the field of education.
HCC's education programs allow students to pursue a variety of options and career paths in the field of education.
History
The History Program provides students with a deeper understanding of historical themes and issues as well as fundamental analysis and research skills.
The History Program provides students with a deeper understanding of historical themes and issues as well as fundamental analysis and research skills.
Human Services
Human Services is broadly defined as the service systems and occupations that concentrate on improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people.
Human Services is broadly defined as the service systems and occupations that concentrate on improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people.
Paralegal Studies
HCC's Paralegal Program offers several options for students: they can take selected classes for career advancement or they can choose to complete a certificate or associate degree.
HCC's Paralegal Program offers several options for students: they can take selected classes for career advancement or they can choose to complete a certificate or associate degree.
Political Science
The Political Science Program is intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor's in political science.
The Political Science Program is intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor's in political science.
Psychology
The Psychology Program at HCC features a pre-professional curriculum. It is intended for students who wish to attend graduate school after completing a four-year program at a transfer university.
The Psychology Program at HCC features a pre-professional curriculum. It is intended for students who wish to attend graduate school after completing a four-year program at a transfer university.
Sociology
The Sociology Program is intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
The Sociology Program is intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Substance Abuse Counseling
The curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists and to prepare students to seek a state credential as an CSC-AD.
The curriculum is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists and to prepare students to seek a state credential as an CSC-AD.