BEHAVIORAL STUDIES

Program List

Associate in Science Degree

This program has been designed to allow students to transfer easily to programs such as those offered through the UCONN BGS program at the Torrington campus, UCONN Neag School of Education, and UCONN School of Family Studies in Storrs. The UCONN program prepares students for positions in Human Services and Special education. This NCCC program provides students with the strong background in basic psychology needed to be successful in a BS degree program.

Advisor: Robert Beck, Ph.D., rbeck@nwcc.commnet.edu, 860-738-6386

General Education Requirements
	ENG*101	Composition	3
Literature or Communication	ENG*102	Literature & Composition	3
Behavioral Science	PSY*111	General Psychology I	3
Humanities/ Arts		Humanities/ Arts Elective	3
Mathematics	MAT*137	Intermediate Algebra	3
Natural/ Physical Science	BIO*115	Human Biology	4
Social Science	HIS*201 HIS*202	US History I OR US History II	3
Liberal Arts	SOC*101	Principles of Sociology	3
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Program Requirements
	COM*173	Public Speaking	3
	HSE*101	Introduction to Human Services	3
	HSE*202	Intro to Counseling/Interviewing	3
	PSY*112	General Psychology II	3
	HSE*235	Prof & Ethical Issues in Human Serv	3
	SOC*104 PSY*235	Sociology of the Family OR Family Dynamics	3
	HSE*281	Human Services Field Work I	3
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Specialized Program Requirements
	MED*170 PSY*204 PSY*208	Law & Ethics Health Professional OR Child & Adolescent Development OR Psych of Adult Development & Aging	3
	PSY*245	Abnormal Psychology	3
	RLS*122	Proc & Tech in Therapeutic Rec	3
	PSY*260	Psych of the Exceptional Child	3
	PSY*298	Special Topics in Psychology	3
	PSY*258	Behavior Modification	3
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		TOTAL	64

Program Outcomes

1. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:
2. Understand the psychosocial, cognitive and physical changes that occur across the life span.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the legal and ethical responsibilities of working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
4. Identify educational issues pertinent to varying levels of ability.
5. Understand the importance of consistency in treatment across settings.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in following simple behavior modification programs.
7. Develop at least rudimentary behavioral programs for individuals within a home or school setting.