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    Behavioral sciences degrees abroad

    Behavioral sciences is a fascinating subject area that analyzes the causes and consequences of human behavior. It draws on concepts and findings from psychology, sociology, and anthropology.

    By enrolling in this program, you’ll learn how to apply behavioral science theories and principles to real-world scenarios. As well as understanding and explaining human behaviors, you’ll be challenged to design and implement interventions for positive behavioral change.

    Human behavior is heavily influenced by one’s environment. By studying abroad, you’ll see how different societies and cultures can shape the way individuals think, feel, and behave. You’ll also gain a global appreciation of the impacts that contemporary challenges can have on human actions and interactions.

    Behavioral sciences program structure

    Bachelor’s degrees in behavioral science last at least three years, but they’ll take four years if you complete an industry placement. Sandwich years are superb experiences because you can try out potential careers and network with experts in the field.

    Bachelor’s degrees work a little differently in the US because most universities follow the four-year liberal arts model of education. Before majoring in behavioral science, you’ll attend two years of general education classes.

    To qualify for many roles related to behavioral science, you’ll need to have postgraduate qualifications under your belt. Master’s and doctoral programs offer advanced instruction and research in the field and last up to two and six years respectively.

    You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group workshops. Assessment methods vary depending on the modules you choose, but exams, essays, presentations, and practical case study analyses are likely to feature.

    Below are some of the core units you’ll probably cover as part of your program:

    • Making sense of society and culture
    • The sociological imagination
    • Cognitive psychology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Biological psychology
    • Personality and individual differences
    • Research methods in behavioral science
    • Cognition and emotion
    Behavioral sciences program structure

    Bachelor’s degrees in behavioral science last at least three years, but they’ll take four years if you complete an industry placement. Sandwich years are superb experiences because you can try out potential careers and network with experts in the field.

    Bachelor’s degrees work a little differently in the US because most universities follow the four-year liberal arts model of education. Before majoring in behavioral science, you’ll attend two years of general education classes.

    To qualify for many roles related to behavioral science, you’ll need to have postgraduate qualifications under your belt. Master’s and doctoral programs offer advanced instruction and research in the field and last up to two and six years respectively.

    You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group workshops. Assessment methods vary depending on the modules you choose, but exams, essays, presentations, and practical case study analyses are likely to feature.

    Below are some of the core units you’ll probably cover as part of your program:

    • Making sense of society and culture
    • The sociological imagination
    • Cognitive psychology
    • Developmental psychology
    • Biological psychology
    • Personality and individual differences
    • Research methods in behavioral science
    • Cognition and emotion

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    Behavioral sciences undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in behavioral sciences

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      Applied Behavioral Sciences For Adult Students - BA DePaul University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      40,551 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 40,551 USD

      Start date
      September, March, January
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      Behavioral Neuroscience - BSc Drury University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      31,100 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,100 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Behavioral Neuroscience - BSc University of Kansas, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      26,960 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 26,960 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Behavioral Neuroscience - BSc Nova Southeastern University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      31,150 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,150 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Behavioral Neuroscience - BSc Western Washington University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,690 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 24,690 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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    Associate in behavioral sciences

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      Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,304 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

      Start date
      August, June, February
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      Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences - AA Berkeley City College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Social and Behavioral Sciences - AA Merritt College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      June, August
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      Social and Behavioral Sciences - AA College of Alameda, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      January
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    Behavioral sciences graduate programs

    Master's in behavioral sciences

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      Applied Behaviour Analysis - MSc Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,959 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,996 EUR

      Start date
      September
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      Applied Behaviour Studies - MEd Oklahoma City University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,160 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,160 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Behavioral Sciences Gender Equality Studies - MA California State University, Sacramento, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,800 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,800 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behaviour - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,973 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
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      Nutrition and Behaviour - MSc Bournemouth University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,059 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,500 GBP

      Start date
      September
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    Doctorate in behavioral sciences

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      Gerontology - Social, Cultural, and Behavioral Sciences - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,899 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 22,899 USD

      Start date
      August
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    Future behavioral sciences careers

    You’ll have the tools needed to pursue several fulfilling careers that could make a real difference to people’s lives.

    Your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills will make you the perfect candidate for roles across healthcare, education, social services, and government departments. Below are just a handful of the interesting job prospects available:

    • Clinical psychologist
    • Forensic psychologist
    • Human resources manager
    • Social worker
    • Family support worker
    • Consumer behavior expert
    • Behavioral data analyst
    • Substance misuse specialist

    To secure some of the positions listed above, you must gain postgraduate degrees and relevant licensure. If you’re unsure of what formal qualifications you’ll need, arrange an appointment with your university’s employability office. The advisors there set you on the right path.