Behavioral Sciences, Human Services and Counseling Concentration Requirements
(SLO) Expected Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings in behavioral sciences.
2. Students will engage in scientific reasoning and critical thinking. This includes the use of effective research methodology when they are solving problems related to behavior and mental processes and the ability to interpret basic social science research.
3. Students will understand and engage in ethically and socially responsible behaviors that can be used in professional and personal settings and in a landscape that involves increasing diversity.
4. Students will demonstrate competence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Students will be able to apply behavioral science-specific content and skills, including effective self-reflection, project-management skills, and teamwork skills to develop career and graduate school readiness.
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to counsel individuals and groups.
7. Students will be able to understand assessment instruments and techniques used to arrive at diagnosis and prognosis.
8. Students will be able to provide documentation of symptoms and functioning through note taking, clear oral and written reports, and case studies, to assist mental health service providers in making diagnostic and intervention decisions.
Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)
General Education Core
Note: The Core should include:
Behavioral Sciences Requirements (27)
Required Human Services Courses (9)
Special Focus Area (Choose one) (3)
Human Services Electives (choose from the following) (12)
No grade below a “C-” in Behavioral Science courses can count toward the degree.
A foreign language is highly recommended, particularly Spanish.
For the Bachelor of Arts Degree: Foreign Language (Intermediate level) (6)
For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)
General Electives (22-25)
*At least 42 total hours of course work must be upper-level (300- or 400-level)
Total Credit Hours: 120