Behavioral Sciences
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, General Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences, General Concentration
Behavioral Science explores how people think, act, relate, and respond to the world around them. As an interdisciplinary field, it draws from areas such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, development, criminal justice, emergency management, and related social sciences. The BS Behavioral Science degree provides students with a broad foundation in the study of human behavior, culture, society, social issues, and research methods while allowing flexibility to select courses from multiple areas of interest. This program is well suited for students who want to explore connections across the behavioral and social sciences, prepare for a variety of career or graduate study options, or complete a degree plan that incorporates coursework in a flexible and meaningful way.
Overview
- Program Type: Bachelors Degree
- Program Length: 120 Credits
- Format: On-Campus & Online
- Program Entry: Typically August or January
- Entry Deadline for August: July 15
- Entry Deadline for January: November 15
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Cost
Costs for undergraduate programs are posted in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu and the AU Student Financial Services page at andrews.edu/services/sfs.
To receive a degree from Andrews University, students must complete 120 credits, which includes the requirements for their chosen Major and Andrews Core Experience (ACE). Some students may also need general electives to reach the 120 credits or may elect to add a minor or additional major.
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for baccalaureate degrees are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
BS Behavioral Sciences Requirements
CORE REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
Choose one of the following:
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
Choose 24 credits from at least two of the following areas:
NOTES
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Behavioral Sciences program are encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- BHSC110 Careers & Plans for Behavioral Sciences (0)
- BHSC225 Global Social Issues (0)
- BHSC230 Research Methods I: Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)
- PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
Choose one of the following:
- ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3)
- PSYC450 Social Psychology (3)
- SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - 24 credits
Choose 24 credits from at least two of the following areas:
- Anthropology (ANTH)
- Behavioral Sciences (BHSC)
- Geography (GEOG)
- Psychology (PSYC)
- Sociology (SOCI)
NOTES
- A minimum of 18 credits must be from courses numbered 300 or above
- This concentration is offered face-to-face on the main campus and online
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences regularily offers tours during the summer which allow students to learn through cultural immersion and hands on practical training. Students in the Behavioral Sciences program are encouraged to participate in at least one summer tour. Find out more on our Study Tours page.
Sample Four-Year Plan
FIRST YEAR
SECOND YEAR
THIRD YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
A typical four year plan is based on a full time load of 15-16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study.
- SOCI119 Principles of Sociology (3)
- BHSC225 Global Social Issues (3)
- BHSC110 Careers & Plans for BHSC (0)
- ANTH200 Cultural Anthropology (3)
- PSYC101 Intro to Psychology (3)
- Choose RELT100 God in Human life (3) or RELB210 Jesus in His Time & Ours (3)
- ENGL115/117 College Writing I (3)
- COMM104 Communication Skills (3)
- Choose an ACE Math Course (3-4)
- ENGL215 College Writing II (3)
- HLED135 Wellbeing 360° (3)
SECOND YEAR
- Choose Major Electives (12)
- Choose a Natural Science course (4-5)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities Theory Course (3)
- HIST110 Worldviews, Cultures, & Gods (3)
- Choose a Fine Arts/Humanities ACE Course (3)
- Choose a general elective or minor requirement (3)
THIRD YEAR
- BHSC230 Research Methods I (3)
- SOCI432 Research Methods II (3)
- Choose Major Electives (6)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose general electives or minor requirements (15)
FOURTH YEAR
- Choose Major Electives (6)
- Choose two: ANTH417 Cultural & Developmental Anthropology (3), PSYC450 Social Psychology (3), SOCI474 Social Thought and Theory (3)
- Choose a Religion Course (3)
- Choose general electives or minor requirements (14)
A typical four year plan is based on a full time load of 15-16 credits per semester in the Fall (August-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters. Students may elect to take courses in the summers for lighter courseloads in the fall and spring or to accellerate completion. A typical summer load is 3-6 credits for part-time study and 9-12 credits for full time study.
Andrews Core Experience
Andrews Core Experience courses are required for all undergraduate students regardless of major. These courses count towards the 120 total credits for a degree and are included in the four-year-plan above. For students who are accepted into the J.N. Andrews Honors Program, the SAGES curriculum replaces the Andrews Core Experience Requirements - find out more at andrews.edu/services/honors.
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
Official requirements for the Andrews Core Experience are found in the Andrews University Bulletin at bulletin.andrews.edu
- Phone: 269-471-3152
- Email: ssbs@andrews.edu