Behavioral Sciences BS

Behavioral Sciences Core Courses - 15

• SOCI 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 450 - Social Psychology Credits: 3

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• Choose one of these three courses

• ANTH 124 - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

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• Choose one of these two courses

• SOCI 474 - Social Thought and Theory Credits: 3
• PSYC 269 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3

Suggested General Education Courses

• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

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• Choose one of the following two courses

• BHSC 220 - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Contemporary Social Issues Credits: 3
• BHSC 235 - Culture, Place and Interdependence Credits: 3

Cognate

• BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3

Electives - 24

 The remaining credits are to be selected from at least two of the areas offered in the department or as specified in an area of emphasis below.   Those with specific vocational goals may wish to consider one of the following areas of emphasis.

Computer Policy

In the behavioral sciences, the computer is an indispensible tool for collecting and working with data, accessing scientific reports, and for writing and critical thinking. As a result, the Department of Behavioral Sciences requires students to have a laptop computer in order to meet the requirements of the curriculum; this computer must be purchased by the student’s second year in the program or the semester of the first research class, whichever is earlier. Students are responsible for maintaining their computer with the required software appropriate for the courses that they are enrolled in as they progress through the curriculum. A list of required software and minimum specifications that a laptop must meet is available in the Department of Behavioral Sciences office; use of the computer varies by course.