Behavioral Science - Undergraduate
Bluefield College provides students the opportunity to major in an interdisciplinary degree in Behavioral Science. Students will complete coursework in Psychology and Sociology, providing them with a foundation in both fields. The Behavioral Science major prepares students to enter and advance in careers within the human services field. Coursework will stress skills needed by professionals working in a variety of human services occupations.
Degree Requirements
Behavioral Science Degree
I. General Education Requirements - 51 Semester Hours
II. Behavioral Science Major Requirements - 46 Semester Hours
A. Required Courses - 34 Semester Hours
PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 3033 Psychology of Personality
PSY 3043 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 4053 Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSY 4063 Group Dynamics
SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 1023 Social Problems
SOC 3013 Sociology of the Family
SOC 3153 Sociology of Work and Occupation
SOC 4024/PSY 3014 Research Methods
PSY 4603 Senior Seminar
B. Electives – 12 Semester Hours
Suggested Electives
SOC 2203 Criminology
SOC 3113/PSY 2063
SOC 3133 Sociology of Aging
SOC 3023 Theories in Social Deviance
SOC/PSY 3083 Social Psychology
SOC 3123 Death and Dying
SOC 4013 Sociological Theory
SOC 4701/PSY 4071 Behavioral Science Internship
PSY 2043 Child and Adolescent Development
PSY 3053 Biological Psychology
PSY 4013 Test and Measurements
PSY 4033 Learning
PSY 4043 History and Systems
CRJ 2013 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJ 3113 Corrections
III. Minor or Elective Requirements 29 Semester Hours
Total 126 Semester Hours
Course Descriptions
Psychology Course Descriptions
Sociology Course Descriptions
