Behavioral Science Major featuring a Social Work Track, BS
A major in Behavioral Science with a Social Work Track may lead to entry-level jobs in crisis intervention centers, counseling clinics, community service agencies, or other social agencies. In order to become a licensed social worker, students will need to pursue a Master's of Social Work. This degree plan includes a practicum in the student’s chosen field of study. Graduate studies normally are required to certify for practice in most agencies and for licensure as a private therapist. This major is primarily designed to be used in preparation for graduate studies in psychology, psychotherapy, professional counseling, or social work.
Program Learning Outcomes – Behavioral Sciences with a track in Social Work
The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout these programs based on the recommendations of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2013) and its guidelines for the program learning outcomes of undergraduate psychology and behavioral science programs (http://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/undergrad/index.aspx).
After completing program requirements:
- KNOWLEDGE BASE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK: Students will be able to identify, explain, and apply major concepts, theories, and findings in psychology and social work, including appropriately integrating knowledge within specific sociocultural contexts.
- SCIENTIFIC AND CRITICAL THINKING: Students will be able to use research design & analysis, scientific reasoning, and psychological theory to generate insights into and solve problems in behavioral and mental processes.
- ETHICAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN A DIVERSE WORLD: Students will be able to identify and explain good practices that reflect ethical values contributing to positive outcomes, while discerning the relationship between faith and science and articulating their own view of the world.
- COMMUNICATION: Students will be able to write clear and concise scientific arguments, present information using a scientific approach, engage in discussion of psychological and sociological concepts, and explain the ideas of themselves and others with clarity in different formats.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Students will be able to reflect on their own and others’ behavioral and mental processes to apply effective strategies for self-management, self-improvement, and cooperation, while in consideration of sociocultural context and diversity.
Requirements for the BS in Behavioral Science
General Education Core 35 hours
(The following general education requirements are covered in the major: Social and Behavioral Science, Diversity. MAT 1103 or MAT 2413 is required to satisfy Quantitative Competency.)
Behavioral Science Major 27 hours
Choose one: 3 hours
Take all of the following:
| PSY 3303 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PSY 3323 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences | 3 |
| PSY 3403 | Intro to Psychotherapy and Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 3423 | Diversity and Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| SWK 4893 | Social Work Field Practicum & Capstone | 3 |
| PSY 4943 | Ethics in the Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Track: Social Work 18 hours
| PSY 3413 | Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior | 3 |
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| PSY 4423 | Psychology of Group Processes | 3 |
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| SWK 2013 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 3003 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWK 3103 | Social Welfare and Public Policy | 3 |
| SWK 4403 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| SWK 4413 | Social Work Practice II | 3 |
Electives 40 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120