2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services and Counseling Concentration

CIP Code: 30.1701

(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:

PSY 113General Psychology

3

 

Behavioral Sciences Requirements (27)

PSY 211Developmental Psychology-Lifespan

3

PSY 321Theory & Practice of Counseling

3

PSY 331Psychological Statistics & Testing

3

PSY 351Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 353/SOW 353Psychopharmacology

3

PSY 400/SOW 400Research Methods & Advanced Statistics

3

PSY 411History & Systems of Psychology

3

PSY 424Neuropsychology

3

PSY 430/SOW 430Senior Seminar (Social Sciences)

3

Required Human Services Courses (9)

PSY 401Advanced Counseling

3

PSY 415/SOW 415Practicum

3

SOW 201Introduction to Human Services & Counseling

3

Special Focus Area (Choose one) (3)

PSY 352/SOW 352Gerontology

3

PSY 406Disorders of Childhood and Youth

3

PSY 412Addictive Behavior

3

Human Services Electives (choose from the following) (12)

CJ 210Criminology

3

CJ 225Juvenile Justice

3

CJ 315Victimology

3

CJ 350Study of Deviant Behavior

3

PSY 311/SOW 311Intervention Methods I

3

PSY 320Theories of Personality

3

PSY 352/SOW 352Gerontology

3

PSY 360Industrial & Organizational Psychology

3

PSY 406Disorders of Childhood and Youth

3

PSY 410/SOW 410Intervention Methods II Group Counseling

3

PSY 412Addictive Behavior

3

PSY 415/SOW 415Practicum

3

PSY 498/SOW 498Psychology/Social Work Internship

1-6

PSY 499/SOC 499/SOW 499Selected Topics & Readings in Psychology

1-3

SOC 211Principles of Sociology

3

SOC 212Social Problems

3

SOC 312/PSY 312/SOW 312Marriage & Family

3

SOW 220Human Services Administration

3

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 or Upper-Level English Requirement

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

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Behavioral Sciences, Human Services and Counseling Concentration