Archived General Catalog 2009-2011

Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science

The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science is designed to give students the necessary groundwork for entry-level employment in social services. It also provides a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue graduate work in psychology or sociology.
Students may choose from one of two options – psychology or sociology – with the psychology option allowing students practicum hours of field work under the mentorship of a professor. Students will complete 126 total credit hours, with 12 hours being completed in a general behavioral science core, 51-60 hours of general education core requirements, 24-27 hours in the selection option, and the remaining hours for electives of the students’ choosing. The degree is governed by the College of Liberal Arts of Purdue University.

The Curriculum

A total of 126 credit hours are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. Guidelines are as follows:

General Education Core

6	English Composition
3	Communication
3	Foreign Language (FLL 202)
6	Mathematics & Statistics (3 hours each)
6	Natural Sciences
3	Western Heritage
3	United States Tradition
3	Other Cultures
3	Aesthetic Awareness
3	Race/Ethnic Diversity
3	Gender Issues
3	Individual & Society
3	Social Ethics
3	Global Perspective

Behavioral Science Core

3	PSY	12000	Elementary Psychology
3	SOC	10000	Introduction to Sociology
3	SWRK	26100	Introduction to Social Work

Plus 3 hours in the students’ non-option area (200 level or higher)

Options

Students will choose an option in psychology or sociology*:

Psychology

3	PSY	20100	Quantitative Topics in Psychology I
3	PSY	20300	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
3	PSY	34200	Introduction to Psychology of Personality
3	PSY	35000	Abnormal Psychology
3	PSY	36000	Developmental Psychology
3	PSY	37500	Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy
3	PSY	49200	Internship in Psychology

Plus 6 hours of electives in Psychology (200 level or higher)

Sociology

3	SOC	31000	Racial and Ethnic Diversity
3	SOC	31501	Gender in Society
3	SOC	34000	General Social Psychology
3	SOC	38200	Methods of Social Research I
3	SOC	38300	Methods of Social Research II
3	SOC	41100	Social Stratification

Plus 9 hours of electives in Sociology (300 level or higher) *Students who had declared a BABS major with a Social Work option prior to Fall 2010 may continue to pursue that degree. All new students should select one of the two options above.

Elective Courses

At least 21 hours of electives are available to students. Psychology students are encouraged to take courses in Adult Development and Aging, Industrial Psychology, and Child/Family Behavior.

Total credits required: 120

Other Requirements and Limitations

Students must meet residency requirements at Purdue North Central.
Students must have a completed plan of study on file with the Social Sciences Department by the junior year.

SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF COURSES – PSYCHOLOGY OPTION

Freshman Year

First Semester

3	ENGL	10100	English Composition I
3			Mathematics
3	PSY	12000	Elementary Psychology
3			Western Heritage
3			Foreign Languages I

15 Semester Credits

Second Semester

3	ENGL	10200	English Composition II
3			Elective
3	SOC	10000	Introduction to Sociology
3			Other Cultures
3			Foreign Languages II

15 Semester Credits

Sophomore Year

Third Semester

3	COM	11400	Speech Communication
3	SWRK	26100	Introduction to Social Work
3			Natural Science
3	PSY	20100	Quantitative Topics in Psychology I
3			Foreign Languages III

15 Semester Credits

Fourth Semester

3			Natural Science
3			US Tradition
3			Statistics
3	PSY	20300	Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
3			Foreign Languages IV

15 Semester Credits

Junior Year

Fifth Semester


3	PSY	34200	Introduction to Psychology of Personality
3			Racial and Ethnic Diversity
3			Global Perspectives
3	PSY	35000	Abnormal Psychology
3			Elective

15 Semester Credits

Sixth Semester

3	PSY	36000	Developmental Psychology
3			Psychology Course
3			Gender Studies
3			Aesthetic Awareness
3	SOC		Sociology Class (200 level or above)

15 Semester Credits

Senior Year

Seventh Semester

3	PSY	37500	Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy
3			Psychology Course
3			Social Ethics
3			Elective
3			Elective

15 Semester Credits

Eighth Semester

3			Elective
3	PSY	49200	Internship in Psychology
3			Individual & Society
3			Elective
3			Elective

15 Semester Credits

SUGGESTED ARRANGEMENT OF COURSES – SOCIOLOGY OPTION