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Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.
African-American Studies
AA Degree
American History
AA Degree
American Indian Studies
Certificate of Achievement
American Indian Studies
AA Degree
American Sign Language And Deaf Studies
Certificate of Achievement

Conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.
American History
AA Degree
Anthropology
AA-T Degree
Anthropology
AA Degree
Anthropology
AS Degree
Anthropology for Transfer
AA-T Degree

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Advanced Cisco Networking
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Computer Programming
AS Degree
Advanced Computer Programming
Certificate of Achievement
Applications Developer
AS Degree
Applications Developer
Certificate of Achievement

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
Asian Business Practices: Global Business Practices
Certificate of Achievement
Business Admin. for Transfer
AS Degree
Business Administration: International Business
Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration: International Business
AA Degree

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
Construction - Sustainable Construction: Sustainable Design
Certificate of Achievement
Desert Ecologist
Certificate of Achievement
Ecological Restoration
Certificate of Achievement
Economics
AA-T Degree

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.
Agriculture - Natural Resources
Certificate of Achievement
Agriculture - Natural Resources
AS Degree
Coastal Environmental Studies
AA Degree
Coastal Environmental Studies
AS Degree
Construction - Sustainable Construction: Sustainable Design
Certificate of Achievement

Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to technological problems in engineering and physical sciences in relation to specific industrial and research objectives, processes, equipment, and products.
Academic Readiness In Mathematics
Certificate or Training
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
Basic Mathematics I
Certificate or Training
General Studies: Science And Mathematics
AS Degree
Honors: Sciences/Mathematics
Certificate of Achievement

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
Academic Readiness In Mathematics
Certificate or Training
Applied Mathematics
AA Degree
Basic Mathematics I
Certificate or Training
General Studies: Science And Mathematics
AS Degree
Honors: Sciences/Mathematics
Certificate of Achievement

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
African-American Studies
AA Degree
American History
AA Degree
American Indian Studies
Certificate of Achievement
American Indian Studies
AA Degree
American Sign Language And Deaf Studies
Certificate of Achievement

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
Administration of Justice: Criminology
Certificate of Achievement
Administration of Justice: Criminology
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African-American Studies
AA Degree
American Indian Studies
Certificate of Achievement
American Indian Studies
AA Degree