Behavioral Sciences Program

Program Overview/Mission

What is a degree in Behavioral Sciences?
A degree in Behavioral Sciences provides a multidisciplinary approach to study human behavior and societal problems that are too complex to be fully understood by one academic discipline.

At UHCL, Behavioral Sciences include coursework in:

• Anthropology
• Criminology
• Geography
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology

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Program Degrees

Bachelor of Science
The undergraduate degree in Behavioral Sciences enables you to combine courses from an array of disciplines including anthropology, criminology, geography, psychology, social work and sociology into one degree. You will learn theoretical coursework in behavioral sciences and receive a deeper knowledge of at least two of these disciplines

• Behavioral Sciences B.S.

Admission Requirements

• How to Apply as a Freshman Student
• How to Apply as a Transfer Student
• How to Apply as an International Student

Program Faculty

Curriculum and Instruction

What skills do I learn with Behavioral Sciences?
With a degree in Behavioral Sciences, you can develop skills desired by all employers:

• Knowledge of human behavior
• Statistical and methodological analysis
• Understanding of diversity
• Written communication

Student Resources

Career opportunities in Behavioral Sciences include:

• Social and Community Service Organizations
• Cultural Organizations
• Governmental Service Organizations
• Other careers that involve understanding, working with, and helping people

UHCL Career Services

Additional Information

For more information on UHCL's Behavioral Sciences program and faculty, please contact:

Dr. Christine Walther, Assistant Professor of Psychology
walther@uhcl.edu

or

Human Sciences and Humanities
Academic Advising Office
HSHadvising@uhcl.edu
281-283-3333

University of Houston - Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, Texas  77058-1098