Behavioral and Social Science, B.S.
The B.S. Degree in Behavioral and Social Science is designed for students with the interest and passion for helping people, the behavioral and social science degree program develops the skills needed for working in social service agencies, group homes, crisis centers, mental health agencies, religious organizations, extended care facilities and substance abuse centers. This degree will position students interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Counseling.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
Communication Skills (9 credits)
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| | Communications/Speech | 3 |
Humanities (3 credits)
Diversity and Global Awareness (3 credits)
| COMM 352 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| LANG 101 | Introduction to the Study of Language | 3 |
| | Foreign Language | 3 |
Social Science (6 credits)
Natural Science/Math (6 credits)
| MATH 111 | Basic Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| | Science (lab optional) | 3 |
Religion/Philosophy (9 credits)
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Major Core
| BSS 278 | Introduction to the Human Services Professions | 3 |
| BSS 279 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| BSS 280 | Introduction to Counseling Theories | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Major
| PSYC 288 | Life Span Development | 3 |
| SOC 202 | Racial and Cultural Minorities | 3 |
| BSS 320 | Casework Methods and Writing in the Human Services Profession | 3 |
| BSS 371 | Interviewing and People-Helping Skills | 3 |
| BSS 375 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| BSS 380 | Group Facilitation in the Human Services Profession | 3 |
| BSS 410 | Administration of Human Services Agencies | 3 |
| BSS 420 | Research and Program Evaluation in the Human Services Professions | 3 |
| BSS 498 | Internship in Human Services | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Select 12-13 hours from the following cognates:
| MH 301 | Principles of Mental Health | 3 |
| PSYC 386 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| PSYC 481 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| MF 301 | Family Systems and Family Development | 3 |
| SOC 252 | Marriage & Family | 3 |
| SOC 305 | Parenting | 3 |
| ADC 301 | Principles of Addiction | 3 |
| ADC 320 | Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | 3 |
| ADC 330 | Theories of Addiction Treatment | 3 |
| CRMJ 101 | Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CRMJ 201 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CRMJ 301 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-13 |
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120