{"id":1890,"date":"2024-01-15T18:57:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T02:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/bs-in-psychological-and-behavioral-science\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T16:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T23:06:25","slug":"ba-in-psychological-and-behavioral-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.callutheran.edu\/programs\/undergraduate\/ba-in-psychological-and-behavioral-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Psychological and Behavioral Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

A psychological and behavioral science degree prepares you for various psychology-related careers and enhances your ability to work through challenges in everyday life. Studying psychology enables students to develop skills in evidence-based problem-solving and critical thinking. It also nurtures empathy and compassion: essential skills for those who want to transform the lives of others.<\/p>\n

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Behavioral Science degree opens doors to a variety of career opportunities in fields such as in counseling, education, social work, and research. Our graduates are well-equipped to enter diverse professional roles, including positions as counselors, social services coordinators, educational advisors, and research assistants. This degree also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in fields such as clinical psychology, mental health counseling, and behavioral analysis. See the psychological and behavioral science curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Program Overview<\/p>\n

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Courses offered online or on campus in Thousand Oaks<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Evening classes once per week, Monday \u2013 Thursday<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Flexible part-time and full-time options<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Complete the degree in as little as 18 months<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Next start date: May 25, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

At Cal Lutheran, we pride ourselves on providing personal attention to each of our students. Our classes are intentionally kept small so that you can connect with your instructors and peers. You\u2019ll also have access to a personal academic counselor who will guide and support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n

This major is part of our Bachelor\u2019s Degree for Professionals, a degree completion program designed specifically for working adults. Each student enters the program with a minimum of 24 transfer credits<\/a>, with many bringing in even more credits, allowing them to finish their degree faster.<\/p>\n

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What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h2>\n

Students will learn about human thought and behavior while fostering the critical thinking and communication skills needed for psychology and behavioral science jobs. There are four main learning outcomes:<\/p>\n