Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Applied Human Behavior 90-30, Bachelor of Science


Academic Information

The Applied Human Behavior Program at Northern Arizona University is a unique and timely 90-30 degree that prepares you to work in a range of behavioral health fields including working with individuals and families, substance abuse, mental health, community development, public policy, and human resources. The Applied Human Behavior Program examines operational aspects of social systems, and how they impact behavior, and it engages students in real-world problem-solving of community challenges. The curriculum emphasizes developing critical thinking to create solutions to social issues through empowering individuals and communities in professional direct practice and administrative roles.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Applied Human Behavior 90-30, Bachelor of Science


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Behavior?

Understanding how and why we as humans behave as we do allows us to creatively suggest solutions for the many problems we have getting along with others and coping with the fast-changing world in which we live. This emphasis provides entry level professional preparation for a vast array of human and social services, work in human resources, and not-for-profit and for profit organizations. It also delivers an excellent foundation for graduate study.

Classes are taught by expert faculty with advanced degrees and experience in the human behavior field. Take classes that center around your career goals, including Environmental and Biological Foundations of Human Behavior, Community Planning and Sustainable Practices, Addictions, Recovery, and Resiliency, and Practice and Intervention.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Human Resources
  • Family and Behavioral Health Case Manager
  • Case Manager
  • Child and Family Support Worker
  • Social Service Liaison
  • Residential Counselor
  • Domestic Violence and child advocate
  • Court Advocate
  • Behavioral Management
  • Veteran Services
  • Eligibility Counselor
  • Alcohol Counselor
  • Drug Abuse Counselor
  • Life Skills Instructor
  • Probation Officer
  • Parole Officer
  • Child Advocate
  • Gerontology Aide
  • Juvenile Court Liaison
  • Crisis Intervention Counselor
  • Community Organizer
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Community Action Worker
  • Rehabilitation Case Worker
  • Community Planning and Policy
  • Health Services

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Community Development and Policy
  • Care Management, Administration and Program Development
  • Clinical Practice and Counseling
  • Research

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Applied Human Behavior 90-30, Bachelor of Science


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Applied Human Behavior 90-30, Bachelor of Science


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA C
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 114
University Honors Program Optional
Some online/blended coursework Required
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Purpose Statement

The purpose of Northern Arizona University’s Applied Human Behavior Program is to provide students with a broad understanding of the history and perspectives on human behavior and the applicable skills necessary for competent direct practice working with individuals, families, organizations, and communities in human services. The curriculum explores what motivates behavior, and how micro, mezzo, and macro systems shape individuals. Coursework emphasizes a person-centered approach to working with diverse socioeconomic populations and empowering individuals, organizations, and communities to reach optimal functioning through establishing client resiliency and goal-directed agency. Students are challenged to explore personal value systems and develop an understanding of how social justice and citizenship shape ethical practice. Program content prepares students for working in professional roles that require a four-year degree in a wide range of professional positions including the fields of behavioral health, community development, and human resources, as well as entering graduate and doctoral studies.
 
Student Learning Outcomes

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Education

Department of Educational Psychology

Applied Human Behavior 90-30, Bachelor of Science


Details

Transfer Block
Liberal Studies Requirement
Major Requirements
General Electives
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Department of Educational Psychology

Applied Human Behavior 90-30, Bachelor of Science


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