B.A. - Behavioral Science Major
Requirements in the Major
48
Core Requirements
15
ANTH 011 Cultural Anthropology (3); PSYC 001 General Psychology (3); SOCI 001 Introduction to
Sociology (3); ANTH/PSYC/ SOCI 193 Behavioral Science in Practice (3); and STAT 095 Elementary
Statistics, SOCI/SOCS 015 Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences, or SOCI 102 Introduction to
Statistics (3).
Anthropology
Three courses in anthropology (at least 2 upper division),
which may include ANTH 149 or ANTH 165.
9
Psychology
Three courses in Psychology (at least 2 upper division),
which may include PSYC 018 or PSYC 120.
9
Sociology
SOCI 101 (3); two additional upper division sociology
courses, which may include SOCI 104.
9
Emphasis
6
Two additional upper division anthropology, psychology, or sociology courses that reflect your
interests and that are approved by a Behavioral Science advisor. May include one SJSU Studies Course.
A 3-unit maximum of individual studies may be used to meet the degree requirements. Three units of
SJSU Studies Area R, S, or V coursework may be used to meet the Emphasis requirement in the
Behavioral Science major.
In addition to the above major requirements, students must complete university general requirements
(including general education) and complete a total of 120 units. Elective units may be used to
complete a minor; they may be selected in consultation with an advisor; or they may simply reflect
your interests. We recommend that you complete your SJSU Studies Area Z requirement by taking
either ANTH, PSYC, or SOCI 100W, although the course does not count as one of your upper
division major courses. Only 3 units of Area R, S, or V coursework may be used in your major.
Total Units Required for the Degree
120 units
Advising
Advising for all the Behavioral Science Program is performed by the Department of Anthropology.
Please see the Advising Schedule outside of the department office (CH 469) or call 924-5710 for
more information.
B.A. - Behavioral Science Major
Progress-to-Degree Tracker
Core Requirements (15 units)
ANTH 011
PSYC 001
SOCI 001
ANTH/ PSYC/ SOCI 193
STAT 095, SOCI/SOCS 015, or SOCI 102 (circle one)
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Research Methods
List ANTH 149 or ANTH 165 or PSYC 18 or PSYC 120 or SOCI 104 under the appropriate
department below, along with the grade and semester. List all courses by department,
number, and name.
Anthropology (one course may be lower division) (9 units)
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Emphasis (6 units)
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Psychology (one course may be lower division) (9 units)
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Sociology (all courses must be upper division) (9 units)
SOCI 101
If necessary, additional lower or upper division courses in Anthropology, Psychology or
Sociology to reach 48 units.
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100W (in support of major)
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Please use this form to keep track of your progress in the major
and bring it with you whenever you see an advisor.