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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