Behavioral ScienceAssociate of Arts
Explore social behaviors
Earn your behavioral science degree and gain a solid foundation in a variety of topics to prepare for the future.
As a student, you'll study concepts, theories and methodologies of the disciplines that comprise social and behavioral sciences. You will also study scientific literacy, quantitative reasoning and global human rights. And you'll learn all of this from professors who are experts in the field.
Don't stop here. Continue your education and earn your bachelor's degree in a variety of programs such as psychology or biology.
What you'll learn in the behavioral science program
- Global human rights and personality theory
- Diplomacy and conflict resolution
- Public policy and human behavior
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Associate of Arts
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Global Human Rights focuses on the political aspects of human rights in a number of contexts: theoretical/philosophical, legal and public policy. Various geographic regions are studied to highlight specific cases of human rights protection and violations. Both Western and non-Western perceptions of human rights form the context for exploring topics pertaining to natural rights, economic/social/cultural rights, civil/political rights, individual and collective rights and the debate between cultural relativism and universal human rights. This course also surveys, through the use of documentaries and movies, some of the most critical and controversial human rights (e.g. self-determination, genocide/ethnocide, women’s and children’s rights and labor rights) and the relevant mechanisms and institutions for the successful implementation of human rights norms, standards and practices.
Human development from birth to old age will be explored by the study of developmental processes and theories. Emphasis is on development as a lifelong process and how these processes affect human behavior. Course includes an examination of all forms of development: physical, cognitive, social, psychological, moral and linguistic.
Students will explore the historical, philosophical, and conceptual foundations of government as well as the major institutions and processes of governance. The course also exposes students to important debates about the role and nature of government and the challenges of political leadership.
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Cost and aid
Estimated annual cost of attendance
| Fee name | 2023–2024 | 2024–2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,200 | $42,730 |
| Housing and food | $13,750 | $14,330 |
| Materials | $500 | $250 |
| Student services | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Technology | $750 | $750 |
| Estimated total | $57,200 | $59,060 |
Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.
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Fall entry
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- Apply by Nov. 15; submit supporting documents by Dec. 1; receive decision by Dec. 15.
- Apply by Jan. 15; submit supporting documents by Feb. 1; receive decision by Feb. 15.
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- Apply by March 1; receive decision by March 15.
- Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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- Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
- Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
| Regular decision | July 1 |
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| Rolling admission | July 1+ |
| Regular decision | Dec. 1 |
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| Rolling admission | Dec. 1+ |
| Fall | Spring | |
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| Regular decision | July 1 | Dec. 1 |
| Rolling admission | July 1+ | Dec. 1+ |
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