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Certificate in Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences
Also available on-lineThe certificate in applied behavioral and social sciences is designed to provide a range of skills and knowledge of the behavioral and social sciences and their applications. The key ideas and methods of different behavioral and social science disciplines will be explored to gain an understanding of contemporary social and cultural issues. The certificate includes an interdisciplinary approach, stressing practical applications of the behavioral and social sciences. The certificate is useful for students seeking career opportunities and/or graduate study in social work, human services, and public health. With appropriate selection of courses, it may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in social science.
Total Semester Hours: 18
Three required courses (9 credits):
- PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
- BIOL 160 - Human Biology (3)
- PSYC 351 - Lifespan Development Psychology (3)
A statistics course chosen from (3):
- STAT 200 - Introduction to Statistics
- STAT 225 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychology
- STAT 230 - Business Statistics
A supporting elective chosen from the following (3)
- ANTH 350 - Medical Anthropology
- BEHS 320 - Disability Studies
- BEHS 343 - Parenting Today
- BEHS 364 - Alcohol in U.S. Society
- BEHS 453 - Domestic Violence
- GERO 306 - Programs, Services, and Policies
- PSYC 305 - Research Methods in Psychology
- PSYC 432 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology