School of Undergraduate Studies

Certificate in Applied Behavioral and Social Sciences

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The certificate in applied behavioral and social sciences is designed to provide a range of skills and knowledge in the behavioral and social sciences. The key ideas and methods of various disciplines within the behavioral and social sciences are explored to gain an understanding of contemporary social and cultural issues. The focus is on practical applications. The certificate is useful for students seeking career opportunities and/or graduate study in social work, human services and public health. With appropriate selection of courses, it may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Science in social science.

Total Credits: 18

Note: Courses may be applied to only one certificate; some prerequisites may need to be fulfilled before beginning certificate courses.

Three required courses (9):

PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
BIOL 160 - Human Biology (3)
PSYC 351 - Lifespan Development Psychology (3)

A statistics course chosen from (3):

STAT 200 - Introduction to Statistics
STAT 225 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychology
STAT 230 - Business Statistics

Two supporting electives chosen from the following (6):

ANTH 350 - Medical Anthropology
BEHS 320 - Disability Studies
BEHS 343 - Parenting Today
BEHS 364 - Alcohol in U.S. Society
BEHS 453 - Domestic Violence
GERO 306 - Programs, Services, and Policies
PSYC 305 - Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 432 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology
A Cooperative Education internship in the social sciences (ANTH, BEHS, GERO, PSYC, or SOCY 486A)