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B.S. in Applied Behavioral Science Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg Campus, USA

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Full Time Variable $8789 per semester (Summer term for lower division - 12 or more credits); $9804 per semester (Summer term for upper division - 12 or more credits) Contact provider
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Course summary

This Program offers two options: Social and Human Services and Interdisciplinary Social Science. The major helps students prepare for careers that provide direct service to individuals in need of assistance. These careers are in a variety of human services, in both the public and private sectors, and in personnel-related positions such as human resources. Graduates may also pursue advanced degrees in fields such as community psychology, social work, human resource management, human services, and counseling. The strengths of the program include: internships directly related to the student's area of interest, flexibility in course selection that allows students to focus on particular interests, a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build skills, and skill development courses. It provides a base of theoretical knowledge and the hands-on skills needed to apply that knowledge effectively in working with people. It aims to prepare graduates for a career that provides direct service to individuals in need of assistance. These opportunities exist in human service settings under a variety of job titles, such as social service technician, case management aide, social work assistant, residential counselor, alcohol or drug abuse counselor, mental health technician, child abuse worker, community outreach worker, and gerontology aide. In community and government settings, human service positions can be found in welfare, Medicaid, job training programs, or other agencies that evaluate client need and provide benefits. Finally, graduates of the Applied Behavioral Science program may find opportunities in both the private and public sectors as human resource professionals.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have academic records with transcripts, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test or minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based exam, or 550 on the paper exam, 530 or higher on the critical reading or writing section in SAT, IB score of 5 or higher on the English language exam.

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg Campus

Department name

School of Behavioral Sciences and Education

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