Social & Behavioral Sciences Department

 

Contact Information

 

Organizer: C. Douglas Saddler, Ph.D., dsaddler@McCallCollege.org

 

Faculty

 

C. Douglas Saddler, Ph.D., dsaddler@McCallCollege.org

Overview

 

The Division offers an academic certificate in Behavioral Science. This major provides preparation for a variety of careers, and/or graduate school. The Social and Behavioral Sciences Division lends vital support to the College through its participation in the General Education Core. All students are required to complete nine Social and Behavioral Science hours as part of Core, and the Division provides the courses for fulfilling this requirement. The Social and Behavioral Sciences Division is committed to equal opportunity for all students. Policies and practices throughout the program specifically prohibit discrimination based on, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disablement, national origin, marital status, and political belief.

 

Majors Offered

 

Behavioral Science (Program Plan)

 

General Information

 

This major is designed for normal completion in two years, consisting of 42 hours of General Education Core courses, 13 hours of major required courses, and 9 hours of major elective courses. It has a two-fold purpose: first, it provides coursework and field placement experience in human services for persons who may want to enter this field of work at the paraprofessional level. Second, it provides a solid general education experience and can serve to enhance career mobility, to be the foundation for a baccalaureate program, or as preparation for transfer to another institution. The program is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior and cuts across several academic and professional fields.

 

Expectation of Students

 

Students completing the Behavioral Science certificate will meet the following objectives:

 

Show the ability to use a variety of research methodologies, including the ability to conduct social and behavioral research inquiries.

Show evidence of an introductory understanding of the biological, cognitive, affective, and social bases of behavior.

Show evidence of awareness and understanding of developmental theories and individual differences.

Show the ability to use relevant theoretical and conceptual categories and to think analytically regarding social and behavioral phenomena.

Show the ability to comprehend social and behavioral scientific research literature by accurately summarizing results and findings, theoretical positions, and conclusions of the authors.

Be able to make clear, concise, and organized written and oral presentations.

Assessment

 

Student Evaluations (end-of-course evaluation form)

Program Evaluation by Graduates (Graduate Exit Survey)

Program Evaluation by 3-to-5-Year Alumni (Alumni Survey)

Evaluation by Behavioral Science Advisory Council

Meeting with current students

Transcript data analysis

Program outcome assessment data

Special Fees

 

The student should expect special fees in all laboratory courses.

 

Advising

 

An advisor works with each student to assist him/her in course selection and evaluation of career opportunities.

 

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