Students involved in this program are prepared for successful transfer and academic success within CSU and UC academia. Individuals are provided a comprehensive overview of the justice system and shown the versatility available within the career field. Students are coached and mentored in the development of a strategic plan that identifies the necessary steps to achieving their career goals.

The Ethnic Studies program provides an interdisciplinary (i.e., social science and humanities) curriculum that prepares students to study the cultural identities and institutional forces that have shaped the histories and contributions of racial and ethnic groups in our U.S. Multicultural Society. Students of Ethnic Studies gain theories, concepts, and frameworks to critically examine and study the historical and contemporary issues of inequity impacting American society.

The Human Services Associate in Science degree is designed to prepare students to enter the highly demanding field of human services to provide quality care and support. Students will gain knowledge of human service delivery systems; intervention strategies and case management techniques; communication skills for working with individuals, groups, and diverse populations; ethical and legal standards of practice; and personal and interpersonal skills needed to manage stress and increase wellness. This degree is designed to prepare students for employment as Human Service counselors, workers, and aides in areas of social services, vocational rehabilitation, mental health, child and family services, support services for seniors and people with disabilities and educational facilities, and to provide additional training and skills for career advancement to currently employed paraprofessional human service workers.

Our Interdisciplinary Studies includes numerous offerings to focus on earning a certificate for completion of UC/CSU general education requirements, to earning degrees in Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Social Justice Studies, Child and Adolescent Development, Pre-Health Occupations, Law, Public Policy, and Society.

Political Science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels. It is dedicated to developing understandings of institutions, practices, and relations that constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship. The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Political Science or similar majors.

Psychology is the study of human thought, feelings, and behavior. Part of its appeal is the fact that it involves both scientific investigation and practical applications of those findings in everyday life. Woodland Community College Psychology courses offer a diverse program with several goals: 1) To expose students to the variety of sub-fields in psychology; 2) to engender knowledge of, and appreciation for, the spirit and nature of scientific inquiry; 3) to facilitate insight into oneself and increase knowledge of, and sensitivity to, others; 4) to introduce students to the basic body of knowledge, thus preparing them for further study in Psychology. Those pursuing psychology as a field of study will find many careers options centering around helping others to understand, predict, and influence their own behavior and the behavior of others.

Sociology is the study of society and how individuals' lives are shaped by the larger social structure. Sociologists study a wide range of topics, including inequality, race, gender and sexuality, family, media, crime and deviance, government, social policy, and religion. Students who obtain the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) will fulfill general education and transfer requirements that prepare students for further study in sociology and related fields.