Program

21

Total Credits

7

Total Classes

Online

Format

The Siena Heights University Behavioral Science minor is offered for students who would like to complement their major programs (often Multidisciplinary Studies or Bachelor of Applied Science programs) with course work that will lend a specialization to their degree. 

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The Siena Heights University Behavioral Science minor is offered for students who would like to complement their major programs (often Multidisciplinary Studies or Bachelor of Applied Science programs) with course work that will lend a specialization to their degree. Students pursuing the Behavioral Science minor are required to complete 21 semester hours which includes a nine (9) semester hour residency at Siena Heights University.

Minor in Behavioral Science

Course Requirements: 21 semester hours

  • PSC 130 American Democracy: 3
  • PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology: 3
  • PSY 340 Social Psychology: 3
  • SOC 341 Research in the Social Sciences: 3
  • SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology: 3
  • or
  • SOC 113 Cultural Anthropology:3
  • Approved Electives: 6

Total for Minor: 21 semester hours

 

Other Requirements

  • Electives must be from two (2) different disciplines and at the 300 level or above, taken from Criminal Justice Gerontology, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology.
  • Nine (9) semester hours in Behavioral Science must be taken at Siena Heights University.
  • Transfer social science course work from other institutions must have a grade point of 2.0 or better.

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