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Accredited Online Behavioral Science Programs

Ashford University, the highest ranking school below, will train students through its behavioral science programs to become behavioral scientists, psychiatrists, behavior scientists, child psychologists, etc. and set them up well for future employment. At present, there are 78,470 people employed as substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $40,420. Industrialorganizational psychologists make on average $102,570 per year and there are about 1,710 of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Behavioral Science Common Job Tasks

organizing food banks
working with psychiatrists in psychiatric hospitals
providing services to clients to help them improve their quality of life

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Subject Areas	341

BA/Applied Behavioral Science

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science is a generalist degree with an interdisciplinary emphasis. Providing a foundation from the social and behavioral sciences, the degree program teaches students to utilize critical thinking to understand behavior and solve societal problems at the individual, family, and community level. An interdisciplinary approach is utilized to assist students in developing an overview of the diversity of societal problems, and the interdisciplinary framework for solutions.

Prereq Info

http://www.ashford.edu/online/degrees/babadetails.php

Prereq GPA

2.00 cumulative GPA or higher For transfer students.

Prereq Degree

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

Special Instructions

All Gen Ed classes listed on 1st degree (AA/Buisness) 46 Gen Ed credits required for all degree's. Depending on the number of credits transferred in, you may be required to take one or both of Ashford University's introductory courses: EXP 105 Personal Dimensions of Education and PSY 202 Adult Development & Life Assessment. If you enter the program with fewer than twenty-four (24) transferable credits, you are required to successfully complete EXP 105 as your first course, followed by PSY 202 as your second course. If you enter the program with twenty-four (24) or more transferable credits, you will be required to successfully complete PSY 202 as your first course. All classes listed are required

Credit Transfer Restrictions

Ashford University accepts up to 90 transfer credits from a two-year, regionally accredited institution, including Associate of Arts in Science credits, toward a Bachelor's degree program. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree. Combine your previous coursework with up to 75 nontraditional credits to make the maximum transfer impact! # You can transfer up to 90 community college credits toward Ashford's Bachelor's programs, including AAS credits. # Credits you've earned toward an Associate's degree at an accredited community college might apply towards Ashford University's general education requirements. # Your lower division coursework may be equivalent to Ashford's upper division courses, so you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken. #You must earn a minimum of 18 credits at Ashford University.

Courses

Personal Dimensions of Education »

Adult Development & Life Assessment »

Introduction to Psychology »

Introduction to Applied Behavioral Sciences »

Social Problems »

Communication Theory »

Lifespan Development »

Social Psychology »

Public Policy & Social Services »

Leadership & Ethics in a Changing World »

Community Organizing & Development »

Contemporary Social Problems & the Workplace »

Statistics for the Behavioral & Social Sciences »

Research Methods »

Applied Behavioral Sciences Capstone »


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MPH - Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Social and Behavioral Sciences MPH specialization provides a comprehensive examination of the behavioral, psychological, and social factors that influence community and population health status across national and international settings. Specialization topics include health disparities and inequalities, cultural health determinants, social and behavioral health interventions, health care availability and access, and the information needs of diverse populations. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to pursue careers in health care organizations, public agencies, or social welfare organizations that facilitate research, community assessment, and program development and evaluation.

Concentration

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Prereq GPA

2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution.

Prereq Degree

Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution.

Special Instructions

Complete all courses listed.

Credit Transfer Restrictions

transfer credits applied toward a learner’s degree program reduce the number of credits required for the completion of that degree program. the number of transfer credits impacts the learner’s maximum limit of earned credits required, as follows: i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits; the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting in 110 credits remaining. ii. in the above example, the degree program requirements are based on the number of earned credits remaining for a learner to complete his or her degree program; in this case, 110 earned credits. iii. the number of earned credits remaining is the basis for the maximum attempted credits calculation, as defned in sections ii.B.2 and ii.C.2.

Courses

Social and Behavioral Research Methods »

Theories of Social and Behavioral Sciences »

Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation »

Assessment and Surveillance in Public Health »

Public Health Information for Diverse Populations »

Health Disparities in the United States »

International Public Health »

Survey of Public Health Concepts and Issues »

Introduction to Public Health Administrative Systems »

Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health »

Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in Public Health »

Principles of Biostatistics »

Principles of Epidemiology »

Public Health Integrative Project »

Public Health Professional Collaborative Project »


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Behavior Analysis Certification

The online master's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile therapists, educational consultants, speech-language pathologists, school counselors, social worker, criminal justice professionals, and human service professionals. Behavior Analysis is recognized as "best practices" in the field of autism, behavioral health, addiction, and corrections. Students will develop the skills to transfer basic principles of behavior analysis into effective comprehensive functional behavioral assessments, behavioral interventions, and program evaluation. Program offered is a Certificate. Back to Main Page Request-info Campus Offerings: * None : This program is taught Online. Accreditation Saint Joseph's University Online is Regionally Accredited - the highest level of accreditation an online or traditional college or university can obtain, and this accreditation is recognized throughout the country. Our accreditation has been awarded by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Prereq GPA

2.75

Prereq Degree

Baccalaureate Degree

Credit Transfer Restrictions

A grade of C or better is required for all transfer courses. A course with a grade of C‐ or below will not be transferred. • A maximum of 75 credits (25 courses) may be transferred to a baccalaureate degree in the College of Professional and Liberal Studies.

Courses

Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis (SOC 4605) »

Applied Behavior Analysis (SOC 4615) »

Behavior Analysis: Consultation (soc (soc 4625) »

Behavioral Development (SOC 4635) »

Clinical Behavior Analysis (SOC 4645) »

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