Social and Behavioral Studies
Purpose
This 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 | 78 |
| Additional credits needed for graduation | 12 |
| (general education, electives, or portfolio credit) | |
| Credits earned in Major courses | 36 |
| Total | 126 |
Program Format
- 36 semester hours
- 16 months
- Meet one night each week, 6-10 p.m.
- 4 to 5 Saturdays per program
- Classroom-style instruction
Locations
Portland and Salem, OregonBoise, Idaho
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