Behavioral Sciences

The Behavioral Science curriculum features programs that stress applied learning, independent study, laboratory research and field work placements. Through these practical hands-on experiences, combined with plenty of interaction with your professors, you have the opportunity to be more involved in your chosen field of study and gain a more valuable education.

Majors:

B.A. or B.S. in Behavioral Science
B.S. in Human Services

Emphases:

Criminal Justice
Human Services
Sociology

About the Major

This restructured major enables you to gain a general understanding of human behavior along with significant academic exposure to two student-selected areas of concentration in the behavioral science disciplines. The new design for this major allows you to select either a B.A. or B.S. degree option. Both degrees share common Core Requirements. A unique feature of this major program is the options available to you in the choice of two areas of emphasis from a group of four, which include Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology and Sociology.

Behavioral Science Core Requirements

The major in Behavioral Science, with a B.A. or B.S. degree option, requires at least 128 semester hours of academic work, including the All College Requirements, core classes and other prerequisites. Students must take the following core classes:

PY 101          Introduction to Psychology                                3 s.h.
SO 101          Introduction to Sociology                                   3 s.h.
SO 331          Criminology & Criminal Justice                          3 s.h.
HS 231          Introduction to Human Services                        3 s.h.
SO 203          Cultural Anthropology OR
  PY/SO 261  Social Psychology                                                 3 s.h.
SO 270          Social Research Methods OR
  PY 412        Experimental Psychology (note prerequisite)  3 s.h.

Degree Options:

For a B.A. degree, you must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the intermediate (202) level.

For a B.S. degree, you must take two (2) of the following courses:

CS 218         Introduction to Microcomputer Applications                3 s.h.
M 301           Elementary Statistics I                                                3 s.h.
PS 201         American Government & Politics OR
   PS 202      Introduction to Political Science                                  3 s.h.