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Behavioral Science

The Behavioral Science Program is designed for students who wish to develop an interdisciplinary perspective on human behavior. This perspective allows them to understand the psychological, social and cultural dimensions to being human in a complex society. Students develop broad skills in collecting data, logically and consistently analyzing data, communicating clearly and problem solving. The program is offered cooperatively by the Departments of Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology, although the Anthropology department performs all academic advising. The knowledge and skills Behavioral Science students learn help prepare them for a variety of jobs that require using social science data and working with other people. Many students use a Behavioral Science major as preparation for graduate work in health care, social work, human resources and other professions. Students majoring in Behavioral Science may also fulfill the requirements of the Behavioral Science/Anthropology, Behavioral Science/Psychology and Behavioral Science/Sociology double majors. This option is recommended for students who anticipate continuing their education beyond the undergraduate degree.

BA - Behavioral Science

Requirements for the Regular Major:

ANTH 011 Cultural Anthropology
PSYC 001 General Psychology
PSYC 018 Introduction to Research Methods
SOCI 001 Introduction to Sociology
STAT 095 Elementary Statistics
   OR
SOCI 015 Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences

All students must satisfy the following prerequisite (or equivalent) prior to registering for the WST and 100W courses at SJSU {Academic Senate policy S05-8}:

ENGL 001B Composition 2
A "C" or better is required in English 1B (a "C-" is not acceptable).
or
Second Semester English Composition Equivalent Course
A course articulated to SJSU's English 1B is recommended, however any course approved for the IGETC second semester composition area would be accepted to meet this requirement (a grade of "C" or better is required).