Social and Behavioral Sciences ,BA
Anthropology, Cyberculture, Ethnicity, Globalization, Inequality, Interdisciplinary, Justice, Race, Social Sciences, Urban Studies, behavioral sciences, government, politics, social, sociology
Are you passionate about social advocacy? Become immersed in the psychological and social principles that influence behavior in social structures, and gain an in-depth understanding of human behavior to pursue a path as a lifelong advocate.
The BA degree program in social and behavioral sciences provides students with an understanding of assumptions underlying the social and behavioral sciences, enabling them to develop the research skills necessary for the analysis of complex social issues. This program can be tailored to the career goals of the individual student, and it offers individual and group experiences working with faculty on concrete intellectual and policy issues.
The core courses provide students with the requisite background that enables them to better understand psychological and social principles related to the behavior of individuals across multiple social contexts and institutions.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
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Location:
West Valley
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Online
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ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics Any math course that meets the MATH designation.
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Math intensity:
General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Exploring social and behavioral sciences on a global scale can be beneficial to students in providing understanding of assumptions made about individuals and society. Students who study abroad can develop research skills from firsthand experiences inside and outside the classroom, and use these skills to analyze complex social issues that affect them and those around them, domestically and internationally.
More information on available programs can be found on the Global Education website.
This interdisciplinary degree is an excellent option, meshing with the individual's interests and fulfilling many employers' expectations of a bachelor's degree by exposing the student to a variety of outlooks and challenges. Such a degree is competitive in most situations in which the disciplinary social and behavioral degrees are accepted, and it is advantageous when seeking entry to broad professional programs such as regional planning or urban studies.
Graduates of this program have a solid background in social sciences and methodologies that prepares them for graduate work in community development, counseling, criminal justice, professional schools (e.g., law, public administration, social work), public policy, social science disciplines, and urban studies or planning.
Careers include:
- advocate (e.g., immigration, children's, victim's)
- community developer
- human relations officer
- lawyer
- lobbyist
- mediator
- nonprofit manager
- social services case worker
- statistical analyst
- urban planner
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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18.4%
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$49,710
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8.6%
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$38,520
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7.2%
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$59,990
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6.5%
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$47,290
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5.2%
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$130,000
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7.5%
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$135,740
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5.0%
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$64,030
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2.5%
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$59,860
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6.1%
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$67,440
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9.1%
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$74,240
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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
