Loretto, USA
DURATION
3 up to 5 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Scholarships
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Introduction
Earn an Online Degree in Behavioral Science from Saint Francis University
If you’re fascinated by human behavior, you might be interested in studying behavioral sciences through Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies-the right place to earn your behavioral science degree.
- Designed for returning adult students
- Degree completion
- Full or part-time studies tailored for busy schedules
The SFU Learning Experience
Understanding Human Behavior
Our Franciscan approach to behavioral science focuses on bringing compassion and ethics to every interaction. Courses are taught by caring, dedicated professionals who love teaching adult students and are committed to your success.
Why do businesses seek individuals with this degree?
- to help their organizations find ways to understand consumer behavior
Why do government agencies seek individuals with this degree?
- to help inform public policy
This interdisciplinary degree combines a core of psychology, sociology, and social work with a liberal studies curriculum reflecting the goals of Franciscan Higher Education.
Francis Worldwide Faculty
Degree and certificate programs offered through the Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies are taught by an advantageous mix of accomplished SFU faculty and industry experts who are passionate about teaching adult learners.
In our online courses, you will find faculty who:
- bring real-world expertise into the classroom.
- tailor their online courses to best deliver the subject matter.
- are trained in effective online teaching styles and technology tools.
Scholarships and Funding
Curriculum
FWW Block 1 - Fall
- WRIT102 Research Writing 3
- SCWK203 Introduction to Social Welfare 3
- PLSC102 American National Government 3
- SCI (BIOL105) Human Biology Preferred 3
- HIST History elective 3
FWW Block 2 - Spring
- PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology 3
- FTAE105 Franciscan Goals for Today 3
- MATH101+ General Math or Higher 3
- CORE114 Digital and Information Literacy Seminar 3
- SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
FWW Block 3 - Fall
- PHIL205 Discovering Philosophy 3
- SCWK201 The Family in Theory and Practice 3
- PSYC209 Developmental Psychology 3
- LIT 104 Introduction to Literature 3
- LANG Language 102+ (ASL, SPAN, LANG103) 3
- FREE 3
FWW Block 4 - Spring
- FREE 3
- SCWK221 Crisis Intervention 3
- STAT101 Elementary Statistics 3
- FNAR Fine Arts (Music, Art) 3
- REST. EL 200+ PSYC, SOC, SCWK 3
- FREE 3
FWW Block 5 - Fall
- REST. EL 200+ PSYC, SOC, SCWK 3
- REST. EL 200+ PSYC, SOC, SCWK 3
- PHIL/FTAE300+ 300+ Level of PHIL or FTAE 3
- FREE 3
- FREE 3
FWW Block 6 - Spring
- SCWK314 Social Welfare, Policies, and Issues 3
- REST. EL 200+ PSYC, SOC, SCWK 3
- SOC 302 Social Research 3
- FREE 3
- FREE 3
- FREE 3
FWW Block 7 - Fall
- PSYC205 Psychopathology 3
- FREE 3
- FREE 3
- SCWK220 Case Management 3
- FREE 3
FWW Block 8 - Spring
- SCWK452 Special Topics (SCWK310 / SOC402) 3
- REST. EL 200+ PSYC, SOC, SCWK 3
- FREE 3
- FREE 3
- CORE407 Keystone Seminar 3
Program Outcome
- Articulate the importance of the positive value of human diversity and knowledge of special populations who are at risk of, and/or victims of prejudice and discrimination.
- Illustrate through written and oral presentation a theoretical and applied understanding of the major functions involved in interactions between individuals, families, groups, and their environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to use current technology and statistical methods in the processes of researching, problem-solving, and applying solutions to issues in the behavioral sciences.
- Possess a functional understanding of professional ethics.
- Adopt a global perspective in the evaluation of human needs and the different ways in which these needs are addressed.
- Analyze and assess the impact of policy, programs, and services on various populations.
Career Opportunities
With a behavioral science online degree, you can advance to acquire positions in the human services field, law enforcement or correction positions. Those that have earned a behavioral science degree have gone on to be:
- Case Managers
- Advocates
- Counselors
- Directors
- Youth Workers
- Specialists
- Public Welfare Workers
- Corrections Officers