# Online behavioral science degrees Chante P. | MSC/CC Online behavioral science degrees study human behavior and social systems that influence individuals and communities. Focusing on human services and mental health counseling, our online behavioral science degrees align to 25+ behavioral science careers. [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) **Chante P. | MSC/CC** - [203K+ degrees and certificates awarded in behavioral science](#finderDividerFOS)     |     - [Faculty average 27+ years of professional experience](https://www.phoenix.edu/about/faculty.html)     |     - [Fixed tuition, guaranteed](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid.html) Online behavioral science degrees study human behavior and social systems that influence individuals and communities. Focusing on human services and mental health counseling, our online behavioral science degrees align to 25+ behavioral science careers. [Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) ## Facts at a glance - [203K+ degrees and certificates awarded in behavioral science](#finderDividerFOS) - [Faculty average 27+ years of professional experience](https://www.phoenix.edu/about/faculty.html) - [Fixed tuition, guaranteed](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid.html) ## Find your online behavioral science degree program ## Why earn your behavioral science degree with us? Our[bachelor’s-level degree programs](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/bachelors.html)equip you to serve the underserved in community settings, while our[master’s degrees](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/masters.html)in counseling prepare you to pursue licensure in mental health counseling or marriage, family and child therapy. Save time and money You’ll have the opportunity to get your prior academic and professional experience evaluated for potential credit, which could shorten your time to completion and save you money. [Transfer your credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) Affordable, fixed tuition   We’ve locked in tuition for the duration of your program. So, when you earn your behavioral science degree online, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education. [See our Tuition Guarantee™](/tuition-financial-aid.html) Gain real-world knowledge   Our instructors average 28+ years of experience in the fields they teach. So, you won’t just study theory you’ll learn how to apply it. [Learn about our faculty](/about/faculty.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. Update your resumé and LinkedIn profile with learned skills when you complete every 5- or 6-week course in our associate, bachelor's and master's programs. [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Sheila Babendir, EdD, LPC Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/dean-sheila-babendir.html) ### Samantha Dutton, PhD, LCSW(r), Lt Col(Ret) Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-samantha-dutton.html) How to apply ## We're with you every step of the way Set your goals Select your behavioral sciences degree, course or certificate. ### Begin online application Complete your application on your own or with the help of an enrollment representative. ### Start school Register for class and get ready for the first day of school. [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) --- ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What is behavioral science? 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. ### What can I do with a behavioral science degree? 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 ### How long will it take me to earn a behavioral science degree? 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 ### Do any of the behavioral science degrees at University of Phoenix have programmatic accreditation? The Master of Science in Counseling program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Phoenix Campus is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP™). **Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs 500 Montgomery Street, Suite 350 Alexandria, VA 22314** **For additional information please visit**[cacrep.org](https://www.cacrep.org/). The Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Accreditation of a baccalaureate social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process.  An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.  Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. **For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact **[Accreditation.](https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Information/Contact-Accreditation.aspx) ### Do the behavioral science degrees that prepare for professional licensure or certification have additional graduation requirements? 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](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/counseling-clinical-mental-health-masters-degree.html) - [MSC - MFCT](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/marriage-family-child-counseling-masters-degree.html) - [BSSW](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/social-work-bachelors-degree.html) - [Pros and Cons of Becoming a Social Worker](/articles/social-work/pros-and-cons-of-becoming-a-social-worker) — Online Degrees | August 07, 2025 • 5 minutes - [What Is a Family Advocate?](/articles/social-work/what-is-a-family-advocate) — Online Degrees | June 06, 2025 • 8 minutes - [Careers in Child Protective Services](/articles/social-work/careers-in-child-protective-services) — Online Degrees | February 21, 2025 • 6 minutes ## Start a conversation about your future with an enrollment representative today. [Call 844-937-8679](tel:8449378679) *While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. 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