At a Glance:
Bachelor of Arts
Social and Behavioral Studies
| Semester hours | 36 |
| Average Completion Time | 16 months |
| Cost per credit | $473* (financial aid available) |
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Locations | Portland Center (near Tigard) & Salem Center |
| Start Date | January (spring semester); August (fall semester) |
*All stated financial information is subject to change.
Social and Behavioral Studies
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2013
Be Known For Transforming Lives
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 (general education, electives, or life-learning credit) | 28 |
| Credits earned in Social and Behavioral Studies major |
36 |
| Total | 126 |
Social and Behavioral Studies Degree Program Format
- 36 semester hours
- 16 months (View Fall 2013 Cohort Calendar)
- Meet one night each week, 6-10 p.m. (an occasional Saturday may be required)
- Classroom-style instruction
Class Locations
Portland, Oregon (near Tigard)
Salem, Oregon
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