The Associate of Arts in Behavioral Science is a professional development program within the general field of Human Sciences, which encompasses the disciplines of Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology. The program vision is to develop in its students an understanding of the broader sociocultural and historical forces that create human need and entry-level professional skills to positively impact the lives of others in our communities.
The Behavioral Science study sequence of the Associate of Arts major is a subset of Behavioral Sciences. It is designed to provide students with the foundations of the Behavioral Sciences, practical experience, and career development. It is designed to interface with the baccalaureate in Behavioral Science, while providing students more options in their higher education careers. Students who complete the AA study sequence in Behavioral Science will have sufficient skills and knowledge for entry-level Human Services employment in Maine. Students graduating with the AA study sequence in Behavioral Science may be admitted into the Baccalaureate in Behavioral Science at the junior level, if they choose to continue into a baccalaureate program.
The Associate of Arts in General Studies concentration in Behavioral Science is a 60 credit (2 year) degree combining a sound liberal arts foundation with the fundamentals of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 29 credits | |
| Behavioral Science Requirements | ||
| ANT 100 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| Upper Level Anthropology Elective | 3 credits | |
| Upper Level Psychology Elective | 3 credits | |
| Upper Level Sociology Elective | 3 credits | |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Human Services & Community Mental Health | 3 credits |
| MAT 351 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| Electives* | 10 credits | |
| Total | 63 credits | |
*For students interested in Human Services/Social Work the MHRT-C competencies are recommended.
The student will be assessed both directly and indirectly. Students are to maintain a year-by-year portfolio of exemplars of their work. In the final year, the portfolio will be reviewed by at least 2 Behavioral and Social Sciences faculty.
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 credits |
| ANT 100 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| HUM 102 | First Year Experience | 3 credits |
| Total | 15 credits | |
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition II | 3 credits |
| General Education - Oral Communication | 3 credits | |
| MAT 351 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| General Education - Arts & Humanities | 6 credits | |
| Total | 15 credits | |
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 110 | Intro to Human Services & Community Health | 3 credits |
| Upper Level Anthropology | 3 credits | |
| COS 103 | Introduction to Information Technology | 4 credits |
| General Education - Natural Science | 4 credits | |
| Total | 14 credits | |
| CRN | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Level Sociology | 3 credits | |
| General Electives | 10 credits | |
| Upper Level Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Total | 16 credits | |
NOTE: For a full printable PDF of the catalog, please visit the Catalog Archive page here.
