Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Rutherford, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 35,700 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for intternation student
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Key Summary
Expand the limits of a single field of study when you opt for a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. This program is an interdisciplinary major that encompasses a broad range of fields and disciplines including sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, history, business, political science, and criminal justice.
Points of Interest
The major is intentionally flexible so that you, with the help of your advisor, can design a program that serves your interests or allows you to prepare for a career requiring a broad range of knowledge. The skills you acquire will also prepare you for professional programs such as social work, law, and medicine.
Acquire a strong knowledge base in a focus area and develop skills in research, communication, critical thinking, analysis, and interpersonal skills. Develop an understanding of individual and group behavior as you learn to analyze and address social problems in a rapidly changing world.
2026 2027 Scholarships
Full-time, First-time Traditional Undergraduate Students, enrolling in Fall 2026 and beyond. Domestic and International students.
| Scholarship | Criteria | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship | 4.0 + GPA | $20,000 |
| Felician Scholarship | 3.50 – 3.99 GPA | $18,000 |
| Founder Scholarship | 2.90 – 3.49 GPA | $15,000 |
| Franciscan Scholarship | 2.30 – 2.89 GPA | $12,000 |
| Falcon Grant | Below 2.29 GPA | $5,000 |
| Honors Scholarship and Honors Program participation | 4.0 GPA – competitive and limited spaces | $2,500 |
2026 2027 Transfer Scholarships
Full-time, Transfer Traditional Undergraduate Students, enrolling in Fall 2026 and beyond. Domestic and International students.
| College GPA | Scholarship Award |
|---|---|
| 3.8 – 4.0 | $22,000 |
| 3.3 – 3.79 | $16,500 |
| 2.75 – 3.29 | $12,000 |
| 2.5 – 2.74 | $9,000 |
| Below 2.5 | $6,000 |
| Phi Theta Kappa | $3,000 |
| Fiesta STEM Scholarship | $2,500 (eligible students are selected based on major) |
Freshman / Fall
- Psychology
- Math
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Freshman Year Experience
Freshman / Spring
- Sociology
- Liberal Arts Concentration Course
- English
- SBS (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Focus Course 1
- GECC Area 5
- Freshman Year Experience
Sophomore / Fall
- Criminal Justice
- GECC Area 6
- Religion
- SBS Focus Course 2
- Interdisciplinary Elective 1
Sophomore / Spring
- History
- Sociology
- GECC Area 3
- Lab Science
- GECC Area 2
Junior / Fall
- Political Science
- SBS Focus Course 3
- Liberal Arts Concentration Course 2
- General Elective
- Religion
Junior / Spring
- SBS Interdisciplinary Elective 2
- General Elective
- Liberal Arts Concentration Course 3
- General Elective
- SBS Focus Course 4
Senior / Fall
- Social Science
- General Elective
- General Elective
- Internship Elective
- General Elective
Senior / Spring
- SBS Focus Senior Research Seminar
- General Elective
- General Elective
- General Elective
Develop Marketable Skills
Dynamic development: Study how people and groups grow and change over time. Learn to develop theories that adapt to shifts in culture and environment.
Professional ethics: Examine the situational ethics within organizations and groups and learn to maintain your professional integrity when conducting research.
Data analysis: Use statistics as a jumping-off point for your research, especially when attempting to analyze the financial impact of a decision or a consistent behavior.
Presentation and writing skills: Express the results of your research in articles and learn to present your findings at conferences and conventions.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills: See patterns and subtle shifts in direction that emerge during research projects and learn to adapt your ideas.
Project management skills: Learn to coordinate the efforts of other researchers to compile research data effectively. Apply these skills in the corporate world to analyze the efficiency of project management tools and procedures within client organizations.
Interpersonal communication skills: Communicate across language and cultural barriers and study the impact of communication between people.