Overview

The Behavioral Science program offered by The University of Texas at San Antonio explores human behavior through applied learning experiences, using insights to improve well-being in education and mental health settings. You’ll gain valuable knowledge in human development, learning theories, counseling techniques and principles of behavior analysis. Step out of the classroom and into the community, where you’ll apply your skills through research and real-world fieldwork.

Key Facts

While pursuing the BS in Behavioral Science, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a variety of professional certificates. These certifications provide students with tangible, industry-recognized qualifications that will give you a competitive edge in the field of your choosing. Certificate options include:

Certified Dementia Practitioner
Child Life Specialist
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Registered Behavior Technician

For those planning to continue their education, this degree also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in areas such as behavior analysis, clinical mental health counseling, educational psychology, school counseling, and special education.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Abnormal Psychology

Social Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Statistics for Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helotes, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Possess equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma

Meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements

Submit an application on ApplyTexas or Common App

Pay a non-refundable $70 application fee

Submit all official (English-translated) transcripts to UTSA

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Out-of-State

27598 USD / year

≈ 27598 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11448 USD / year

≈ 11448 USD / year

Funding

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