The Behavioral Science major is a broad program drawn from the modern behavioral sciences of anthropology, psychology, and sociology and includes the full methodological skills common to those behavioral sciences. The program also includes a Christian perspective of theology as a behavioral science. The major prepares graduates for employment in social service careers, and for graduate study in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology. Students are encouraged to pursue a complimentary minor.
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Behavioral Science Major (50 units) BA
Lower Division Requirements
BEH 100 Survey of Behavioral Science OR SOC 213 OR ANT 225
PSY 213 General Psychology
Methodology Requirements
BEH 250 Professional Reading and Writing in the Behavioral Science
BEH 333 Epistemology and Worldview
BEH 383 Statistical Techniques in Behavioral Science with SPSS
BEH 385 Methods of Research with SPSS
Upper Division Requirements
ANT 325 Physical Anthropology
ANT 430 Culture and Personality
CBS 350 Development and Discipleship
PSY 320 Life Span Development
PSY 322 Theories of Personality
PSY 346 Abnormal Psychology
SOC 335 Social Problems
SOC 337 Deviant Behavior
SOC 345 Sociology of Diversity
SOC 381 Social Theory
Optional Concentrations* (12 units)
Students can earn a concentration in the following areas by completing the certificate requirements**: Anthropology, Christian Behavioral Science, Cognitive Psychology, Counseling Ministry, Diversity, Life Span Development, Psychology, Religion and Behavior, or Social Work.
*Each optional concentration requires the completion of twelve (12) distinct units beyond the major.
**Certificate requirements are located in the Academic Program section of the catalog by certificate title.
This page was updated on March 21, 2011.