Overview

University of West Georgia's BS in Social and Behavioral Health provides students with a mastery of the academic subject matter and skills necessary for success in the workplace and further academic environments following graduation. Social and Behavioral Health majors graduate with a working knowledge of the methodologies used to design and assess social and behavioral programs aimed at improving health, as well as the ability to assess social and cultural frameworks of diverse populations of healthcare consumers.

Graduates will be able to

Assess social and cultural frameworks of diverse populations of healthcare consumers
Demonstrate understanding of human growth and development as related to social and behavioral health issues
Demonstrate knowledge of complementary, alternative, and integrative approaches to health and wellness
Design and assess social and behavioral programs, research or services aimed at improving health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology
Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Environmental Health
Global Health
Health Policy and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Organisational Behaviour Health Sciences View 779 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete high school with a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent

Submit official high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores

Meet the minimum SAT/ACT score requirements: SAT: 1000 (math and critical reading sections combined) or ACT: 21 (composite score)

Complete pre-requisite courses with a minimum C grade: Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17016 USD / year

≈ 17016 USD / year
Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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