Behavioral Sciences
Bachelor of Behavioral Sciences
The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences 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
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.
THE CURRICULUM
A total of 126 credit hours are required for the Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences. Guidelines are as follows:
General Education Core
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6 |
English Composition |
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3 |
Speech Communication |
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6 |
Mathematics/Statistics |
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6 |
Natural Sciences |
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3 |
Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish or ASL at the fourth level) |
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3 |
Western Heritage |
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3 |
Social Ethics |
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3 |
Individual & Society |
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3 |
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3 |
Aesthetic Awareness |
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3 |
Gender Issues |
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3 |
Race/Ethnic Diversity |
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3 |
Other Cultures |
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3 |
Global Perspective |
Behavioral Science Core
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3 |
PSY 120 |
Elementary Psychology |
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3 |
SOC 100 |
Principles of Sociology |
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3 |
SOC 220 |
Social Problems |
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3 |
PSY 350 |
Abnormal Psychology |
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3 |
STAT 301 |
Elementary Statistical Methods |
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3 |
PSY 240 |
General Social Psychology or |
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SOC 340 |
General Social Psychology |
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3 |
PSY 201 |
Quantitative Topics in Psychology or |
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SOC 382 |
Methods of Social Research I |
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3 |
PSY 203 |
Research Methods in Psychology or |
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SOC 383 |
Methods of Social Research II |
Options
Students will choose an option in psychology, sociology, or social work:
Psychology
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3 |
PSY 251 |
Health Psychology |
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3 |
PSY 360 |
Developmental Psychology |
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3 |
PSY 380 |
Behavior Change Methods |
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3 |
PSY 450 |
Crisis Intervention |
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3 |
PSY 498 |
Senior Research |
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Social Work |
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3 |
SWRK 261 |
Introduction to Social Work |
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3 |
SWRK 361 |
Institution of Social Welfare |
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3 |
SWRK 362 |
Social Work Practice I |
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3 |
SWRK 363 |
Social Work Practice II |
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3 |
SWRK 461 |
Field Practicum in Social Work |
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Sociology |
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3 |
SOC 310 |
Racial and Ethnic Diversity |
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3 |
SOC 324 |
Criminology |
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3 |
SOC 391 |
Sociology of Violence |
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3 |
SOC 411 |
Social Stratification |
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3 |
SOC 421 |
Juvenile Delinquency |
Elective Courses
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.
Other Requirements and Limitations
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