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BS in Behavioral & Health Services

At a Glance

  • College

    Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Continuing & Professional Studies, Online Programs

  • Degree

    Bachelor of Science

  • Campus

    East Falls

  • Format

    Online

  • Credits

    120

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Curriculum

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree, you must complete a minimum of 120 credits. These credits are acquired through transfer of credits from previously attended accredited colleges, universities and institutes, and through courses taken at Jefferson. Specific course requirements are listed below. Remaining credits are satisfied with elective courses.

New Curriculum Starting Fall 2024

This curriculum applies to any student who enrolls in the program starting Fall 2024, in accordance with the 2024-25 Academic Catalog. 

  • CSSX 200 Foundations for Lifelong Learning (3 cr.)
  • Written communication courses (6 cr.)
  • Oral communication course (3 cr.)
  • STAX 211 Finding/Evaluating Statistical Data (3 cr.)
  • Science course (3 cr.)
  • Humanities course (3 cr.)
  • PSYX 101 Fundamentals of Psychology I (3 cr.)
  • Technological literacy course (3 cr.)
  • General education courses (13 cr.)

*A minimum of 12 credits must be completed at Thomas Jefferson University.
 
Complete all of the following courses:
  • PSYX 251 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSYX 253 Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSYX 262 Counseling Psychology (3 cr.)
  • PSYX 263 Interp Relations and Small Group Dynam (3 cr.)
  • PSYX 264 Health Psychology (3 cr.)
  • BHSX 351 Behavioral Health Policies and Services (3 cr.)
  • BHSX 353 Human Services Administration (3 cr.)
  • BHSX 450 Applied Project in Behavioral Health Services (3 cr.)
  • PSYX 254 Psychology of Addictions (3 cr.)
  • PSYX 256 Psychology of Trauma (3 cr.)

  • General electives 
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