The online A.S. in Behavioral Science provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human behavior within a global world view.
Credit Hours: 60 | |What is the Wellness and Prevention 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 wellness and prevention option introduces students to the key factors that impact the mental and physical well-being of individuals as well as strategies for prevention and health promotion.
Why study the Wellness and Prevention 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 health and wellness option introduces students to strategies for the promotion of mental and physical health and wellness for individuals. 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
- Community Health Worker
- Service Coordinator
- Family Support Coordinator
- Support Worker
- Case Management Aide
- Client Advocate
- Mental Health Aide
- Behavioral Management Aide
- Family Support Worker
Course Highlights
- Introduction 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 apply for tuition assistance through the Early Childhood Tuition Assistance (ECTA) which is funded by the NH Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration! 100% 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 | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
°ä°¿²ÑÌý460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
·¡±·³ÒÌý420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
±Ê³§³ÛÌý410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
³§°¿°ä±õÌý410 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
Ìý | Credits | 16 |
Spring | ||
CRITÌý501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTHÌý402 | Math for Our World | Ìý |
MTHÌý504 | Statistics | Ìý |
MTHÌý510 | Pre-Calculus | Ìý |
SCIÌý502 | Nutrition and Health | 4 |
General Education Course | 4 | |
Ìý | Credits | 16 |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
COMÌý480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
HLTCÌý560 | Health Behaviors: Theoretical Foundations for Health Education | 4 |
PSYÌý525 | Human Development | 4 |
General Education Course | 4 | |
Ìý | Credits | 16 |
Spring | ||
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
SCIÌý490 | Human Biology | Ìý |
SCIÌý508 | Issues in Women's Health | Ìý |
SCIÌý509 | Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | Ìý |
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 |
---|---|---|
·¡±·³ÒÌý420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
°ä°¿²ÑÌý460 | 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 |
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Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major and Option coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major/Option and General Education areas.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Major in Behavioral Science | ||
±Ê³§³ÛÌý410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
PSYÌý525 | Human Development | 4 |
³§°¿°ä±õÌý410 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
Option in Wellness & Prevention | ||
HLTCÌý560 | Health Behaviors: Theoretical Foundations for Health Education | 4 |
SCIÌý502 | Nutrition and Health | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
SCIÌý490 | Human Biology | |
SCIÌý508 | Issues in Women's Health | |
SCIÌý509 | Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | |
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.