The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree. It's focused to prepare you for work in social sciences, and broad enough to equip you for a variety of career paths. If you’re interested in culture, enjoy working with people and want to improve the lives of others, this program is the perfect fit.
Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioural Sciences can be completed in:
- 3 years (90 credit hours)
- 4 years (120 credit hours)
This program teaches a unique combination of sociology and psychology, with a general foundation in social sciences.
Sociology is the study of social behaviour. Studying sociology will change your understanding of how the world operates. You’ll develop a perspective sensitive to the social forces that shape you and your world. You’ll see education, politics, economics, religion, culture and society in new ways.
Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. Studying psychology helps you appreciate individual differences and how behaviour is shaped by biology and culture. You'll wrestle with the nature of the mind, intelligence, consciousness, memory and personal identity.
This program will enable you to interpret individual, local, national and global patterns of change, and become an agent of change in the world.
Minor in Psychology
- 18 credits in PSY (PSY 120 & PSY 121 required)
- At least 6 credits must be at 300 year level or higher
Minor in Sociology
- 18 credits in SOC (SOC 100 is required).
- At least 6 credits must be at 300 year level or higher
Studying at Booth UC
What makes our program unique is that you'll explore behaviour at all levels. From neurons to nations, you'll get an understanding of human behaviour and the forces that drive us as people.
- Our program integrates a Christian worldview focusing on social justice.
- Our small classes allow you to form meaningful connections with your classmates and professors. Our professors get to know you personally so they can offer individualized support.
- You'll be encouraged to do real-world research. We provide research apprenticeships, which allow you to collaborate with a professor on a research project.
- Through our internship program, you'll gain hands-on experience in local agencies.
Expect to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, others, and the social forces that change us as people.
Behavioural Sciences Internship
You'll have the option of taking internships to gain practical experience in local agencies. Our internships provide an opportunity to apply your knowledge in the work environment.
Gain valuable experience and references that can help you secure a job after graduation. Visit our internships page for more information.
Research Opportunity
Research apprenticeships are usually only available to graduate students. At Booth UC, our best and brightest behavioural sciences students have the opportunity to do meaningful community-based research alongside their professors.
What You'll Learn
Here’s what you can expect to learn in this program, in addition to our Institutional Learning Outcomes:
- A sound theoretical foundation in the fields of psychology and sociology
- The ability to use quantitative and qualitative research methodologies with a critical sensibility.
- A comprehensive understanding of social forces and institutions and the fundamentals of human psychological development and behaviour
- A particular area of expertise appropriate to the undergraduate level of study
- Preparedness for the pursuit of graduate studies in either psychology, sociology, or related fields
Your Future
A Behavioural Sciences degree sets you up for a meaningful, fulfilling career. The combination of psychology and sociology is relevant anywhere there are humans. Although jobs evolve over time, the knowledge of human behaviour remains valuable across any field of work.
You'll be able to help people struggling with poverty, substance use, and mental health concerns in areas such as:
- Social services
- Urban studies
- Criminal justice
- Research
- Community development
- Advocacy
- Environmental issues
- Counseling
- Ministry
You’ll also be prepared to pursue graduate studies in the social sciences.
I plan to use my BA in Behavioural Sciences to help children in my country. I hope to use innovative methods to assist students with developmental disabilities to achieve their educational goals. In The Bahamas, many disabled children struggle due to a lack of emphasis, funding, and availability of qualified specialists. I want to become an advocate for them and help them succeed in school.
- Mayah Ferguson, Behavioural Sciences student
Courses
For course details, visit the Academic Calendar.
3 Year (90 Credit) Requirements
- Minimum of 90 credit hours
- 42 credit hours in the core curriculum
- 36 credit hours in the discipline, includes those taken in the core
- Required courses for the 3-year program (18 credits):
- PSY120 Introduction to Psychology I (3)
- PSY121 Introduction to Psychology II (3)
- SOC100 Introduction to Sociology (6)
- BHS200 Research Methods (3)
- BHS300 Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences I (3)
- At least 6 credit hours in psychology at the 200 level or higher
- At least 6 credit hours in sociology at the 200 level or higher
- At least 3 credit hours in psychology at the 300 level or higher
- At least 3 credit hours in sociology at the 300 level or higher
4 Year (120 credits) Requirements
- Minimum of 120 credit hours
- 42 credit hours in the core curriculum
- 48 credit hours in the discipline, includes those taken in the core
- Required courses for the 4-year program (27 credits):
- PSY120 Introduction to Psychology I (3)
- PSY121 Introduction to Psychology II (3)
- SOC100 Introduction to Sociology (6)
- BHS200 Research Methods (3)
- BHS300 Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences I (3)
- BHS301 Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences II (3)
- SOC380 – Social Theory (3)
- BHS499 – Integration Capstone (3)
- At least 9 credit hours in psychology at the 200 level or higher
- At least 9 credit hours in sociology at the 200 level or higher, not including SOC380
- At least 6 credit hours in psychology at the 300 level or higher
- At least 6 credit hours in sociology at the 300 level or higher, not including SOC380
Admission Requirements
Review the admission requirements for this program, plus specific details for mature students, international students, and high school equivalencies for applicants outside Manitoba.
Contact Us
Our Admissions Team is happy to provide more information or help you through the application process. Contact us if you'd like to learn more about Booth University College or any of our programs.
