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College Catalog 2015-2016 
    
College Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Behavioral Sciences


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Program Options

Credential Title Credit Hours Required Notes
Certificate Behavioral Sciences 30 Minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0
Minimum of 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb.
Attendance at Macomb during semester in which requirements for certificate are completed.

 

Contact Information

Contact Title Name Phone E-mail Location
Associate Dean - 586.286.2282 AandS.center@macomb.edu Center Campus
Associate Dean - 586.445.7354 AandS.south@macomb.edu South Campus

Program Description:

This interdisciplinary certificate includes a range of courses designed to introduce students to the Social Science disciplines. These courses will help to prepare students interested in pursuing a career or advanced degree in the Behavioral Sciences.

Requirements & Specific Information:

Students electing a Certificate in Behavioral Sciences should maintain close contact with an academic advisor or counselor to assure construction of a plan of studies harmonious with individual interests and needs.

Students are advised that completion of a Certificate in Behavioral Sciences may not necessarily satisfy another college’s requirements toward a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences.

Career Opportunities:

Behavioral Sciences-Certificate: Job titles such as Residential Advisors, Social Science Research Assistants, and Social & Human Services Assistants are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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