BEH 101 - Behavioral Sciences Exploration

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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Description:

An introduction to the principles of behavioral science and their application to problems facing contemporary societies (e.g., human rights, culture changes, homelessness, poverty, discrimination, crime, mental health issues, public health, racism, education, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, etc.) through the fields of criminology, psychology, and social work. Students will learn how behavioral scientists analyze human behavior and how these analyses are used to inform interventions. Students will also learn about careers in the behavioral sciences and how to pursue them. An introduction to the principles of behavioral science and their application to problems facing contemporary societies (e.g., human rights, culture changes, homelessness, poverty, discrimination, crime, mental health issues, public health, racism, education, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, etc.) through the fields of criminology, psychology, and social work. Students will learn how behavioral scientists analyze human behavior and how these analyses are used to inform interventions. Students will also learn about careers in the behavioral sciences and how to pursue them.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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