Behavioral Science (A.A.)

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The Associate of Arts in Behavioral Science is an interdisciplinary degree that provides a directed path of study for transfer to institutions offering baccalaureate and advanced degrees in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work or related fields of study. The degree also provides the academic background required to secure entry level employment options in a variety of human service positions.

General Education Requirements - 43 Credit Hours

Humanities - 9 Credit Hours

Block I: Western Culture

ART-101 Art History I Credits: 3 *
ART-105 Art History II Credits: 3 *
ART-100 Art and Experience Credits: 3
ASL-101 American Sign Language I Credits: 3
ASL-102 American Sign Language II Credits: 3
ENG-180 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG-350 Survey American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-351 Survey American Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-340 Survey English Literature I Credits: 3
ENG-341 Survey English Literature II Credits: 3
ENG-250 Children’s Literature Credits: 3
HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3 *
MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation Credits: 3 *
PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3
REL-102 Intro to New Testament Credits: 3
REL-101 Intro to Old Testament Credits: 3
THR-101 Introduction to Theater Credits: 3 *

Block II: World Culture

ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I Credits: 3 *
ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II Credits: 3 *
CHN, FRN, GRM, SPN, World Language Elective Credits: 3
HST-105 World History I Credits: 3
HST-106 World History II Credits: 3 *
HUM-102 Africa, Oceania, Americas Art Credits: 3 *
MUS-101 Music of the World Credits: 3
MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS-201 Latin-American Music Credits: 3
REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World Credits: 3

Choice of Humanities

Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Preferred courses

* Preferred courses to meet the Humanities requirement. Other listed courses accepted.

It is recommended to take two consecutive semesters of a World Language to partially meet the 9 hours of credit required in Humanities (please consult an advisor from the four year university).