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Social and Behavioral Sciences, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
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Overview

The program stresses critical thinking and human relations. It gives an integrated perspective, which means you’ll be prepared for any number of careers — or further studies in education, law, medicine or management. We also offer two accelerated dual-degree programs in social and behavioral sciences for students who are interested in occupational therapy or athletic training.

The programme

Our program blends the College of Arts and Science’s core requirements with a minor in one of the following: anthropology, criminal justice, economics, political science, social work or sociology. Students also study research methods and complete a senior seminar course. In each course, you’ll find highly engaged faculty and students, and small classes that foster deep discussion and forge lifelong bonds. Your adviser will help tailor this program to your individual interests and goals.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Independent Study in Social Work
  • Social Problems and Programs
  • Behavior and Environments 
  • Substance Abuse Assessment and Intervention
  • Theory and Practice

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.

General Requirements

  • An application form including personal essay 
  • $55 USD application fee
  • SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS scores
  • Official high school transcript (must be in English) with a credential evaluation
  • Official college transcript(s) (if applicable) with a credential evaluation
  • Counselor report and teacher recommendation
  • Application for Form I-20 (if you require a student visa)

Tuition Fee

  • International

    41460 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20730 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    41460 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20730 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • In-State

    41460 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20730 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for South Orange

  • 1702 - 4190 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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