2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Behavioral Science Study Sequence (AA)


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Vision Statement

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.

Mission Statement

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.

Program Description/Goals

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.

Program Requirements


  • General Education Requirements 29 credits

Behavioral Science Requirements


*For students interested in Human Services/Social Work the MHRT-C competencies are recommended.

Total: 63 credits


Techniques for Assessment


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.

Suggested Course Sequencing


Spring Semester Freshman Year - Total 15 credits


Fall Semester Sophomore Year - Total 14 credits


Spring Semester Sophomore Year - Total 16 credits


  • Upper Level Sociology 3 credits
  • General Electives 10 credits
  • Upper Level Psychology 3 credits

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