Social & Behavioral Sciences & Human Services

SOCI AL & B EH AV I O R A L SCI EN CES & H UM AN SE R VI C E S

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DEGREES & PROGRAMS

Gain a better understanding of human behavior, enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills, develop strong communication and research abilities, and prepare for a variety of career paths in fields like psychology, sociology and public health. With a degree in social or behavioral science, you can gain insights into diverse cultures and perspectives, while contributing to creating positive social change.

Human Services/Eligibility Worker 

As a graduate of BSC’s two-year Human Services degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work with individuals who are trying to improve their quality of life, change their behavior or achieve a better mental outlook. Eligibility Worker is a certificate option within the Human Services program.

CAREERS

Mental Health Geriatric Services

$45K AVERAGE SALARY

Social Services Agencies Nursery Schools

Political Science (AA) 

This study is an excellent background for law, foreign affairs, government service, journalism, politics and related fields. The program is designed to help all students gain knowledge and understanding of politics and government entities focusing on local, state and federal government structures, issues, statistics and economics.

CAREERS

Legislator Political Scientist

 Limited Enrollment

$73K AVERAGE SALARY Journalist Policy Analyst

 On Campus

 Online

Psychology 

This program focuses on psychological principles and their application to everyday life situations, understanding the needs of people and their behavior under stress. This development of initial skills assists in a career in human services or professional psychology.

CAREERS

Healthcare Human Resources

$62K AVERAGE SALARY Social Work Education

Social Work 

A profession for those with a strong desire to improve people’s lives. Social workers often create a framework for people to develop capacities and strengths that enhance their relationships and social functioning.

CAREERS

Schools Child Care Agencies

$51K AVERAGE SALARY Mental Health Centers Social Service Agencies

*Earning estimates were provided by Lightcast in the spring of 2022.

One of my favorite things about attending BSC was really getting to really connect with my advisors and build relationships that felt meaningful and genuine, helping me to feel supported while making some big decisions. The faculty willingly met with me for tutoring and provided accommodations. I learned a lot about communicating professionally, staying organized and working independently, which prepared me for my future career in social work. -Chelsea Flory, Burleigh County Human Services Zone

Sociology 

The discipline that explores how people create and maintain society, develop culture and organize life patterns within families, groups and institutions. Instruction includes a mix of core social science courses, economics and history.

CAREERS

Researcher Administrator

$77K AVERAGE SALARY Personnel Director Consultant

CERTIFICATE Spanish I & II  

START HERE. FINISH ANYWHERE. Minot State University makes it convenient to earn your Bachelor’s degree without having to leave the Bismarck/ Mandan area with degree completion programs on the BSC campus: • Bachelor’s of Addiction Studies • Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice • Bachelor’s of Social Work For more information go to bismarckstate.edu/TransferAgreementsND

This two-semester certificate in both beginning and intermediate Spanish will provide you with the necessary skills to use Spanish in the workforce. Learn through hands-on practice in real-life situations in the community.

These skills can be applied to any career in fields such as business, criminal justice, healthcare, social work, psychology, economics, political science, graphic design and more.

The Fast Track program at BSC encompasses the non-traditional ways students may have earned college credit, including:

DUAL CREDIT & EARLY ENTRY

Dual Credit students enroll in a college course to receive both college and high school credit. These courses are usually taken at the high school or via interactive video.

Early Entry students enroll in a college course to receive college credit.

These courses are usually taken at the BSC campus or online.

MILITARY

BSC awards credit for Military Training Programs as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE).

CLEP/AP

With CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), a student can earn college credit for what they already know on any of 34 CLEP examinations.

AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taken in high school. Students can receive college credit if they earn a 3 or higher on the exam.

PRIOR LEARNING

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) provides an opportunity for adults to earn college credit for knowledge and competencies they’ve gained outside the classroom.

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