Behavioral Science

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The Behavioral Science major will increase your understanding of individual, group and societal behaviors by examining origins of current societal issues and strategies for improvement. Concentrations provide in-depth focus and connection among Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice and create a foundation for related post-secondary studies and entry-level careers.

Recommended Program of Study

Grade 9

  1. English I
  2. Integrated Math I
  3. Science I
  4. Geography/Civics
  5. Physical Education/Health
  6. Human Development
  7. World Language or Elective
  8.  Elective

Grade 10

  1. English II
  2. Integrated Math II
  3. Biology
  4. Economics
  5. Physical Ed/Drivers Ed
  6. Introduction to Legal Studies 
  7. Elective
  8. World Language

Grade 11

  1. English III
  2. Integrated Math III
  3. Science course
  4. US History
  5. Psychology & Sociology
  6.  World Cultures/World Religions
  7. Anatomy & Physiology
  8. Elective

Grade 12

  1. English IV
  2. Statistics
  3. Forensics Evidence
  4. Contemporary World Views
  5. World History (CP or AP)
  6. A.P. Psychology or  DTCC SOC 111 Sociology (Fall)
  7. DTCC PSY 121 General Psychology (Spring)
  8. Elective

Additional courses or electives that relate to this major:

• AP Human Geography
• Marketing courses
• Paramedical Science
• African American Studies

Online Courses:

• DTCC SOC 111 Sociology
• DTCC PSY 121 General Psychology
• WU CRJ 101 Criminal Justice
• DSU ENGL 250 Storytelling for Social Change
• UD UAPP 110 Changing the World & Public Policy

Online Courses:

• Philosophy Honors
• Social Problems I & II
• Human and Social Services I
• Cultural Resilience
• Intro to Women’s Studies through Film
• History of the Holocaust