School of Professional Studies

Social and Behavioral Studies

Social and Behavioral Studies studentFinish your bachelor's degree

This social and behavioral studies adult degree program enables you to complete your bachelor's degree while learning to apply knowledge from the social and behavioral sciences to work in human services.

You will learn to:
  • Understand the stages of human development
  • Understand family and group systems
  • Assess individuals and groups in your field of service
  • Identify issues in delivering services to special populations
  • Identify differences in people and cultures
  • Consider ethical issues in human services
  • Speak and write more effectively

Credit Requirements

To graduate with a bachelor's degree, you must complete a total of 126 semester hours as follows:
Minimum required entry credits for major 62
Additional credits needed for graduation 28
(general education, electives, or life-learning credit)
Credits earned in Major courses 36
Total 126

Social and Behavioral Studies Degree Program Format

  • 36 semester hours
  • 16 months
  • Meet one night each week, 6-10 p.m.
  • Classroom-style instruction

Class Locations

Portland, Salem, and Clackamas, Oregon
Boise, Idaho

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