The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science is designed to give students the necessary groundwork for entry-level employment in social services or social work, currently one of the fastest-growing fields in the Midwest. It also provides a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue graduate work in psychology, sociology, or social work.
Students may choose from one of three options - psychology, sociology, or social work - with the psychology and social work options allowing students practicum hours of field work under the mentorship of a professor. Students will complete 126 total credit hours, with 15 hours being completed in their option, 24 hours completed in a general behavioral science core, 57-66 hours of general education core requirements and the remaining hours for electives of the students’ choosing. The degree is governed by the College of Liberal Arts of Purdue University.
A total of 126 credit hours are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. Guidelines are as follows:
6 |
English Composition |
3 |
Speech Communication |
6 |
Mathematics/Statistics |
6 |
Natural Sciences |
3 |
Modern Language (3 hours FLL 20200) |
3 |
Western Heritage |
3 |
Social Ethics |
3 |
Individual & Society |
3 |
United States Tradition |
3 |
Aesthetic Awareness |
3 |
Gender Issues |
3 |
Race/Ethnic Diversity |
3 |
Other Cultures |
3 |
Global Perspective |
3 |
PSY |
12000 |
Elementary Psychology |
3 |
SOC |
10000 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
SOC |
22000 |
Social Problems |
3 |
PSY |
35000 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
STAT |
30100 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
PSY |
24000 |
General Social Psychology or |
SOC |
34000 |
General Social Psychology |
|
3 |
PSY |
20100 |
Quantitative Topics in Psychology or |
SOC |
38200 |
Methods of Social Research I |
|
3 |
PSY |
20300 |
Research Methods in Psychology or |
SOC |
38300 |
Methods of Social Research II |
Students will choose an option in psychology, sociology, or social work:
3 |
PSY |
25100 |
Health Psychology |
3 |
PSY |
36000 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
PSY |
38000 |
Behavior Change Methods |
3 |
PSY |
45000 |
Crisis Intervention |
3 |
PSY |
49800 |
Senior Research |
3 |
SWRK |
26100 |
Introduction to Social Work |
3 |
SWRK |
36100 |
Institution of Social Welfare |
3 |
SWRK |
36200 |
Social Work Practice I |
3 |
SWRK |
36300 |
Social Work Practice II |
3 |
SWRK |
46100 |
Field Practicum in Social Work |
3 |
SOC |
31000 |
Racial and Ethnic Diversity |
3 |
SOC |
32400 |
Criminology |
3 |
SOC |
39100 |
Sociology of Violence |
3 |
SOC |
41100 |
Social Stratification |
3 |
SOC |
42100 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
Between 21 and 30 hours of electives are available to students. Students are encouraged to take courses in Adult Development and Aging, Industrial Psychology, and Child/Family Behavior.
Students must meet residency requirements at Purdue North Central.
Students must have their plan of study on file with the Social Sciences Department by their junior year.
3 |
ENG |
10100 |
English Composition I |
3 |
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Mathematics |
3 |
PSY |
12000 |
Elementary Psychology |
3 |
|
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Western Heritage |
3 |
|
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Modern Languages I |
15 Semester Credits
3 |
ENGL |
10200 |
English Composition II |
3 |
|
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Science |
3 |
SOC |
10000 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
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Other Cultures |
3 |
|
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Modern Languages II |
15 Semester Credits
3 |
COM |
11400 |
Speech Communication |
3 |
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Social Ethics |
3 |
|
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Natural Science |
3 |
SOC |
22000 |
Social Problems |
3 |
|
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Modern Languages III |
15 Semester Credits
3 |
|
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Natural Science |
3 |
|
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U.S. Tradition |
3 |
|
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Mathematics |
3 |
SOC |
31000 |
Racial & Ethnic Diversity |
3 |
|
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Modern Languages IV |
15 Semester Credits
3 |
SOC |
34000 |
General Social Psychology or |
PSY |
24000 |
Intro to Social Psychology |
|
3 |
STAT |
30100 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
3 |
|
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Global Perspectives |
3 |
|
|
Behavioral Science Course |
3 |
|
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Elective |
15 Semester Credits
3 |
PSY |
20100 |
Intro to Quantitative Topics in Psychology or |
SOC |
38200 |
Intro to Methods of Social Research |
|
3 |
|
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Behavioral Science Course |
3 |
|
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Gender Studies |
3 |
|
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Aesthetic Awareness |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
15 Semester Credits
3 |
PSY |
35000 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PSY |
20300 |
Intro to Research Methods in Psychology or |
|
PSY |
38300 |
Intro to Methods of Social Research |
3 |
|
|
Behavioral Science Course |
3 |
|
|
Behavioral Science Course |
3 |
|
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Elective |
15 Semester Credits
3 |
PSY |
20100 |
Intro to Quantitative Topics in Psychology or |
SOC |
38200 |
Intro to Methods of Social Research |
|
3 |
|
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Behavioral Science Course |
3 |
|
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Ind. & Society |
3 |
|
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
15 Semester Credits