PROGRAM GUIDE | COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | FACULTY | SCHEDULE OF COURSES
If you're a people watcher, if you love popular culture, you'll be able to pursue your interests in the behavioral sciences major at Point Park University.
Our behavioral sciences program integrates sociology, psychology and anthropology courses to provide insight into the relationship of human beings to their culture. You can choose a concentration in social work, industrial social work or sociology, depending on your individual interests and goals. During your junior or senior year, you can participate in an institutional practicum, giving you invaluable real-world experience.
Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the behavioral sciences program include:
- Social Psychology
- Social Issues
- Marriage and the Family
- Sociology of Work
- Sociology of Sports
- Social Inequality
- Mysticism and Society
- Sociology of the African-American Experience
For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the program guide and School of Arts and Sciences course descriptions.
Career Opportunities
With a degree in behavioral sciences, you will have the option to pursue graduate training in social work or various career opportunities, such as:
- Applied Researcher
- Case Manager
- Child Advocate
- Family Support Specialist
- Interventionist