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A.S. Behavioral Science

The Associate of Science degree in Behavioral Science provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior within a global world view. Foundation courses at the associate level introduce behavioral science students to the biological, psychological, social, and cultural variables of human behavior. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to the B.S. Behaviorial Science degree.  

General Education Courses 28 credits
Core    
*CRIT 500 Critical Thinking 4 cr
*ENG 500 The Writing Process 4 cr
*MATH  MATH 502, 504, 505, or 506 4 cr
CMPL 511 Software Tools 4 cr

Arts and Culture OR Literature and Ideas  

4 cr
History and Politics OR Social Science 4 cr
Science   4 cr
Concentration:  Behavioral Science 28 cr (minimum)
Electives   Variable
Total   64 cr (minimum)
     
*These three courses must be successfully completed with the first 24 credit hours you take at the college. Placement will be required for CRIT 500, ENG 500 and Math courses.
     
Required Courses for in the Concentration
BEHS 501 Introduction to Research in Behavioral Science
PSY 501 Introduction to Psychology  
PSY 509 Human Development  
SOC 501 Introduction to Sociology  
SCI 505 Human Biology  
Two Behavioral Science-related electives  

Transfer courses may be used to meet these requirements.