Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Online Bachelor of Science in Social and Behavioral Sciences is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, society, and culture. This innovative program equips students with a versatile toolkit to examine and address pressing social issues, developing strong critical thinking, communication, and research skills.

Program Details

• Total classes: 40
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Degree Questions

The program is designed to answer questions about the Social and Behavioral Sciences (BS) major, providing students with a holistic comprehension of the influences shaping individuals and communities.

Program Curriculum

The program features a rich curriculum encompassing psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, human communication, and more. By merging theoretical foundations with hands-on applications, students graduate equipped to provide solutions to social issues.

Skills Developed

In this program, students cultivate a versatile skill set for a wide range of career paths, including:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Competent communication
• Critical thinking
• Empathy and cultural competence
• Ethical decision-making
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Research and data analysis

Online Courses

The program includes a diverse range of subjects, such as:

• Quantitative methods
• Psychology
• Anthropology
• Statistics
• Political science
• Sociology
• Human communication Students also have the option to enroll in an internship course for credit, providing hands-on experience in a professional setting relevant to their area of study.

Course Curriculum

Some of the courses include:

• ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• SBS 200: Introduction to Social and Behavioral Sciences
• SBS 301: Cultural Diversity
• SBS 302: Qualitative Methods
• SBS 303: Quantitative Methods
• SBS 304: Social Statistics I
• SBS 484: Internship

Career Opportunities

Upon completion, students are prepared for a range of career opportunities in fields such as:

• Social work
• Counseling
• Public policy
• Human resources
• Community development Potential career paths include:
• Addictions Counselor
• Advocate
• Community Specialist
• Human Behavior Researcher
• Lawyer
• Mediator
• Paralegal Assistant
• Patient Advocate
• Politician

Faculty

The program is curated by world-renowned faculty who are some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Areas of expertise include psychology, anthropology, geography, political science, cybersecurity, forensic science, and more.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ASU, students must:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have completed at least 14 of the following courses:
  • Four years of math
  • Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
  • Three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics)
  • Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
  • Two years of the same second language
  • One year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Top 25% in high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition Calculator

Students can estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid using the tuition calculator.

Accreditation

ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, and high-quality academic programs. The university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.

Rankings

ASU has been ranked:

• #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT
• Top 10 best online bachelor’s programs
• Top 10% best global universities
• 80% of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities

Additional Information

For more information about the program, students can visit the ASU website or contact an enrollment coach.