Online behavioral science degrees

To put it simply, behavioral science explores human behavior and how people interact in their world.

Choose behavioral science degrees if you want to support others and advocate for their well-being or rights.

Depending on the program you choose, our behavioral science degrees can prepare you to work in a variety of settings:        

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Help ensure the safety of children, help those suffering from domestic abuse or serve the underserved in your community
• Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services - Manage cases, facilitate programs and address the needs of people impacted by the criminal justice system
• Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Help clients improve relationships, advance personal growth and face crisis or trauma
• Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy - Assess family dynamics, offer comforting insights to children in need or help couples to communicate better

Here’s how long it can take to complete a behavioral science bachelor or master’s degree program without any prior academic or professional experience transfers:

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): approximately 4 years
• Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services (BSCPSS): approximately 4 years
• Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSC/CCMH):  approximately 3 years, 6 months
• Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family and Child Therapy (MSC/MFCT):  approximately 3 years, 2 months

The Master of Science in Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSC/CCMH) program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) at the Utah* and Phoenix campuses.

*The Utah campus is in teach-out and no longer taking new enrollments.  

Yes! Some of our behavioral science programs require field education, clinical hours, practicum hours, special exams or additional state requirements for licensure.

See additional details on program and state licensure requirements here:

• MSC/CCMH
• MSC/MFCT
• BSSW