Behavioral Sciences
Overview
Programs in behavioral sciences focus on individuals and group growth and behavior.Students learn theories of social development. They study social problems and human behavior from the perspectives of psychology, social sciences, and biomedicine.
Behavioral science programs include topics such as:
- Human development
- General psychology
- Behavior disorders
- Theories of learning
- Sociology
- Biopsychology
- Anthropology
Schools
Several community colleges offer associate degree programs in behavioral sciences. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study to complete.
Many colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in behavioral science. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
Several universities offer graduate degrees in behavioral sciences. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Anthropology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Education Measurement and Testing
- Humanities
- Organizational Behavior
- Psychology, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Addictions Counselors
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Music Therapists
- Psychiatric Aides
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Psychiatrists
- Social Workers
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Advanced Psychology courses
- Anthropology
- English Composition
- Probability and Statistics
- Psychology
- Social Science
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Intro to Psychology
- Social Problems
- Intro to Sociology
- Human Growth and Development
- Marriage and Family
- Cognitive Development
- Biopsychology
- Theories of Learning
- Deviance
- Anthropology
- Behavioral Problems
Things to Know
Some programs offer course work in counseling. In most cases, to become a counselor, you need a master's degree.
Schools
East Side Area
Walla Walla University
- Forensic Psychology
King-Snohomish Area
Seattle Central College
- Applied Behavioral Science
University of Washington - Seattle
- Psychology
Spokane Area
Eastern Washington University
- Addiction Studies--Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management Certificate Program
Tacoma Area
University of Puget Sound
- Communication Studies--Relational Studies
West Side Area
Evergreen State College, The
- Consciousness Studies
Western Washington University
- Behavioral Neuroscience