Jun 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Behavioral Sciences (A.S.)

Location(s): Gainesville, Oconee, Cumming, Blue Ridge


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61 hours

This is an Associate of Science Degree in Core IMPACTS with Pathway Courses related to Behavioral Sciences. Students may choose a pathway in Criminal Justice, Psychological Science, Sociology, or Social Work.

Core IMPACTS - 42 hours


Refer to Core IMPACTS  

Institutional Priority: No exceptions

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills: No exceptions

Political Science & U.S. History: No exceptions

Arts, Humanities, & Ethics: No exceptions

Communicating in Writing: No exceptions

Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences: No exceptions; MATH 1401 recommended

Social Sciences: No exceptions

Field of Study - 18 hours


Required Course (3 hours):


Choose one pathway focus area (15 hours):


Psychological Science


Sociology


  • Six (6) hours of 1000 or 2000 level SOCI courses
  • (if not taken in Core IMPACTS STEM)
  • Three to six (3-6) additional hours of 1000-2000 level courses selected in consultation with advisor. Students who use MATH 1401 in Core IMPACTS STEM, should choose 6 additional hours. (Recommended areas include sociology, psychology, social work, anthropology, economics, geography, history, modern languages, political science.)
Choose 12 hours from the following or choose in consultation with an advisor. MATH 1401 is not required for the Social Work pathway focus area, but it is recommended.

Graduation Requirements


First-Year Experience Course - 1 hour


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