The online A.S. in Behavioral Science provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior within a global world view.
Credit Hours:Ìý60Ìý |Ìý Ìý |ÌýÌýTuition Cost
What is the Applied Psychology Option in Behavioral Science?
The Associate in Science in Behavioral Science provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior within a global world view. Foundation courses at an associate level introduce behavioral science students to the biological, psychological, social, and cultural variables of human behavior. This degree prepares students for a smooth transition to the B.S. in Applied Psychology, Health & Wellness, Human Services, or Criminal Justice. The applied psychology option introduces students to the research basis of psychology and allows students to delve deeper into their choice of specific areas within applied psychology.
Why study the Applied Psychology Option in Behavioral Science at UNH College of Professional Studies?
Your courses will introduce you to the biological, psychological, social, and cultural variables of human behavior. Within each option area, you’ll gain deeper-level knowledge. For example, the applied psychology option introduces students to the science of psychology and the ways in which psychological knowledge can be applied to various career choices. For those looking to further their education beyond an associate degree, this degree can prepare you for a smooth transition to the bachelor’s in Applied Psychology, Health and Wellness, Human Services, or Criminal Justice.
Potential Career Areas
- Case Worker
- Residential Counselor
- Service Coordinator
- Job Coach
- Site Supervisor
- Family Support Coordinator
- Support Worker
- Client Advocate
- Mental Health Aide
- Behavioral Management Aide
- Family Support Worker
Course Highlights
- ÌýIntroduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Criminology
...and more!
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
Those wishing to continue their education may apply their 60-credit associate degree toward an 120-credit bachelor’s degree. Ask your advisor for details!
Eligible individuals can applyÌýforÌýtuition assistance through the Early Childhood Tuition Assistance (ECTA) which is funded by the NH Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration!Ìý100% of tuition is covered for up to two classes per term.
Eligible individuals include childcare workers, preschool teachers, and elementary school paraprofessionals.
Curriculum & Requirements
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| COMÌý460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| ENGÌý420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| PSYÌý410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| SOCIÌý410 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Spring | ||
| CRITÌý501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| MTHÌý402 or MTHÌý504 or MTHÌý510 | Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| PSYÌý525 | Human Development | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMÌý480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| MTHÌý504 or PSYÌý530 or PSYÌý602 or PSYÌý630 or PSYÌý685 or SOSCÌý445 or SOSCÌý602 | Statistics or Social Psychology or Theories of Personality or Psychology of Adulthood or Principles of Psychopathology or Race & Diversity in the U.S. or Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 4 |
| PSYÌý530 or MTHÌý504 or PSYÌý602 or PSYÌý630 or PSYÌý685 or SOSCÌý445 or SOSCÌý602 | Social Psychology or Statistics or Theories of Personality or Psychology of Adulthood or Principles of Psychopathology or Race & Diversity in the U.S. or Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Spring | ||
| PSYÌý602 or MTHÌý504 or PSYÌý530 or PSYÌý630 or PSYÌý685 or SOSCÌý445 or SOSCÌý602 | Theories of Personality or Statistics or Social Psychology or Psychology of Adulthood or Principles of Psychopathology or Race & Diversity in the U.S. or Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 12 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 60 |
Degree Requirements
Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGÌý420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COMÌý460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COMÌý480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRITÌý501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTHÌý402 | Math for Our World | |
MTHÌý504 | Statistics | |
MTHÌý510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| 4 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 4 | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Major RequirementsÌý
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major/Option coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major/Option and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Behavioral Science | ||
| PSYÌý410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSYÌý525 | Human Development | 4 |
| SOCIÌý410 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| Option in Applied Psychology | ||
| Select three of the following: | 12 | |
MTHÌý504 | Statistics | |
PSYÌý530 | Social Psychology | |
PSYÌý602 | Theories of Personality | |
PSYÌý630 | Psychology of Adulthood | |
PSYÌý685 | Principles of Psychopathology | |
SOSCÌý445 | Race & Diversity in the U.S. | |
SOSCÌý602 | Men and Women in Cross-Cultural Perspectives | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
ElectivesÌý
Open electivesÌýare coursesÌýstudents will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order toÌýsatisfy the remaining credit totalsÌýfor their programs. Open electivesÌýareÌýdefinedÌýas any creditÌýcourseÌýoffered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor.ÌýStudents will need 60 credits total to graduate with an associate degree.
- Attain proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry in behavioral sciences.
- Evaluate ethical principles of the behavioral sciences.
- Prepare for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, Health & Wellness, Human Services, or Criminal Justice.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.