Program Requirements

Hours: 43-44

Foundation Courses - 18-19 hours

CRM 103 Foundations of Criminal Justice (3) LAS
MTH 174 Statistics I (3) CMA
PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology (3) CEP
SOC 103 Our Social World (3) CS
SWK 220 Introduction to Social Work (3)
SOC 375 Social Research I (4)
OR
CRM 375 Criminology Research (3)

Human Development Elective Courses (choose 2 from two different disciplines 6 hours)

PSY 204 Lifespan Development (3)
PSY 224 Parenting (3)
SOC 220 Childhood and Society (3)
SOC 261 Social and Psychological Aspects of Aging (3)
SOC 332 Holistic Wellness and Aging (3)
SOC 351 Global Aspects of Aging (3)
SOC 360 Mental Health and Aging (3)
SWK 322 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (3)
SWK 323 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3)

Social Problems and Inequality (choose 2 from two different disciplines 6 hours)

CRM 218 Victimology (3) LAS
CRM 225 Sex Crimes (3) LAS
CRM 235 Crimes of Technology (3) LAS
CRM 293 Juvenile Delinquency (3) LAS
PSY 212 Domestic Violence (3)
PSY 309 Social Influence (3)
SOC 202 Race, Class, and Gender (3)
SOC 250 Sociology of Deviance and Social Control (3)
SOC 310 Power, Politics, and Social Movements (3)
SWK 223 Social Policies and Issues (3)
SWK 317 Interdisciplinary Approach to Diversity and Social Justice (3)
SWK 332 Child Abuse (3) 

Capstone Seminar

SOC 401 Behavioral Science Seminar (1)

Behavioral Science Electives - 12 hours

Choose any combination of CRM, PSY, SOC or SWK courses.  (2 courses must be at the 300-level)

Residency Requirement Behavioral Science Majors: 30 hours.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the behavioral science major will be able to:

  • demonstrate a broad understanding of the main theories and concepts used in the behavioral sciences.
  • demonstrate critical thinking and analytic proficiency skills for understanding a wide range of social problems and issues.
  • apply the scientific research process to behavioral sciences topics.