Online behavioral science degrees

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 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.

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.

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