Social Behavior and Human Understanding
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
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The knowledge of human behavior, history, culture, ethics and communication gained with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Social Behavior and Human Understanding forms a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Social Behavior and Human Understanding graduates work in human services, program coordination, public relations, or marketing. This focus theme is also good preparation for work and further studies in health care, legal services, public policy and public health.
Interdisciplinary Studies, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields.
As of Fall 2022, transfer students can apply up to 75 credits to their degree plan for Interdisciplinary Studies.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Potential courses within this program are listed below. Work with your advisor to choose your specific path.
A political, social and cultural history of Greek civilization from the Bronze Age to the death of Alexander the Great.
A survey of Roman History from the prehistoric settlements in the Seven Hills to the deterioration of the Western Empire in the fifth century C.E. Topics include material culture of the Roman world, image use in the pursuit of political agendas, classical notions of the divine, popular film representations, and concepts of gender, power, and identity.
The study and history of comparative primate biology, behavior, ecology and evolution.
Major institutions and trends in Europe from the breakup of the Roman World to the 14th century.
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Behavior and Human Understanding will build core skills, including:
- Accounting
- Analysis
- Business to business
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Cultural understanding
- Human development
- Interpersonal skills
- New product development
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Purchasing
- Research
- Sales prospecting
- Social awareness
- Workflow management
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the Social Behavior and Human Understanding program will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
