Behavioral Science Career and Programs

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Employ your knowledge with your Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from Ashford University. Study ways to understand behavior and solve social problems. This interdisciplinary degree provides you with diverse perspectives with which to address problems and find solutions. Build a broad foundation of skills from the disciplines of logic, law, psychology, and sociology. Learn about individual, family, and community problems and their solutions. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from community organizing to diversity and ethical decision making. This online degree program demonstrates your competence and ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in – individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures – from various perspectives. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are applied to real-world issues. Specialize your degree when you apply approved transfer credits toward a concentration. Choose from more than 20 transfer concentrations including education studies, biology, and more. Adding a concentration allows you to use credit you've already earned and enhances your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your degree and be that much closer to graduation.

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Focus on enhancing your ability to identify and interact with mentally ill individuals, intervene in crisis situations, and understand the impact of crime on its victims and the community. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue positions within police departments and law enforcement agencies, as well as opportunities in social services and the judicial system.*
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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This doctoral-level degree program is designed specifically for practicing behavioral health professionals, including licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed social workers, school counselors, psychiatric nurses, and behavioral health agency managers.
Participants must hold a master's degree in a behavioral health-related field to participate in this program, which assists them with their development into behavioral health servant leaders who are ethical agents of change with diverse populations in a wide variety of behavioral health organizational settings.
The program develops leaders capable of innovation, invention and discovery as well as the responsible application of current best practices to achieve organizational goals and objectives. This highly relevant and robust curriculum focuses on the major bodies of leadership literature and theory and identifies the most appropriate and effective applications to educational, business and organizational environments. Participants will develop academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistics and research methodology.
The program of study is consistent with Grand Canyon University's mission to develop students who are global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders.
With the Emphasis in Behavioral Health, the program further provides a broad understanding of leadership and supervision within the behavioral health settings. This includes models and methods of supervision, current research, interventions, as well as legal and ethical considerations. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to lead a behavioral health organization serving today's complex, dynamic and diverse populations.

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Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Psychology with an Addictions specialization provides candidates an opportunity to explore the dynamics of both substance abuse such as alcohol or drugs, and the process addictions such as gambling and compulsive behaviors. Learners will examine family systems approaches to dealing with addictions, assessment and treatment planning, and key concepts of group process therapy from formation to termination. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Gender Diversity program examines the social, cultural, and biological foundations of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality and how they relate to contemporary gender issues today. Courses examine the construction of sexuality and gender identity as they relate to past and present cultural and social institutions.

Prospective students should hold a master's degree field prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in General Family Therapy is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for serious Learners who wish to prepare for professional life as family therapists. Prospective students should currently have a master's degree in a related field prior to enrolling in this program. Prerequisite requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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A Ph.D. in Psychology/Health Psychology degree is a newly developed and important area of research, teaching, and clinical practice that examines the influencing factors of the psychological and physical health of people. It is the study of the total matrix of a bio-psychosocial approach in accounting for illness and behavioral health. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Our Sport Psychology Career Diploma is an ideal program for coaches, trainers, and athletes who want to improve their team or individual performance for maximum results. Courses teach specific techniques of goal setting, maintaining concentration, handling competitive pressure, and avoiding burnout. The program also teaches mental strategies that can be useful in guiding your team in achieving their personal best performance.

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Individuals can earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Study of the Criminal Mind degree in our online, flexible program that can be completed on the learner's time schedule. Courses will provide a solid foundation of criminal justice and criminology theories, principles, and practices, and then explore the factors that contribute to incidence of crimes in the United States. Knowledge is essential in preventing and solving crimes and this program will help graduates make their communities a safer place.

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Invigorate your career!
Foster healthy organizations and workplace environments that thrive. Attain your Doctor of Psychology, Health and Wellness Specialization degree from University of the Rockies.

This specialization provides you with the cutting-edge research to advance the overall physical and psychological health of an organization. Your curriculum prepares you for a leadership career as a health analyst, consultant, or educator. Utilize your skills to enhance employees' nutrition, exercise, and work-life balance. Go beyond prevention and treatment to encourage thriving in all aspects of life. With advanced courses in how to diagnose, develop, and evaluate wellness models, you deepen your expertise at proactively transforming organizations and promoting healthy employee behavior. Achieve perfect balance — specialize in health and wellness.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Empower people with advanced strategies to enhance human performance.
Earn your Doctor of Psychology, Sport and Performance Psychology Specialization from University of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This degree program is the pinnacle of performance enhancement education. While the doctoral curriculum is wide and diverse, your ultimate goal is to create actualization, awareness, self-mastery, and peak experience for both teams and individuals. Through advanced courses and seminars in human development, coaching, cultural diversity, and mind-body practices, you will perfect the techniques to make people more effective. With this ultimate degree, you will be well-equipped to work in academics, continue research, and pursue lead consulting roles in high-performance environments. Be your best when you specialize in performance psychology.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.