Academic Catalog

Behavioral Science and Public Service, Associate in Science

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Communications
ENGL 151English I3
ENGL 152English II3
Humanities
Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement3
Social Science
Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement3
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Humanities or Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement3
Math-Science-Technology
Mathematics Gen. Ed. Requirement3
Lab Science Gen. Ed. Requirement4
Technology Gen. Ed. Requirement3
Additional General Education Credit
Any Gen. Ed. Requirement6
Program Requirement
Any STSC - Student Success Seminar Course2
Concentration Requirement
To satisfy the department concentration, students must earn 18 credits from the academic area of Behavioral Science and Public Service. Course prefixes for the concentration are: ALDC, ANTH, CRIM, EDUC, HEHP, HLSC, POLI, PSYC, SOCI, and SOWK.18
Elective Courses
Electives to meet 60 credits9
Total Credit Hours60

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program allows students to successfully complete a program of study in one of several areas of Behavior Science and Public Service. 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will communicate effectively in both speech and writing.
  2. Students will use social science theories and concepts to analyze human behavior and social and political institutions.
  3. Students will understand the importance of a global perspective and culturally diverse peoples.
  4. Students will understand ethical issues and situations.
  5. Students will demonstrate independent/critical thinking in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.