The behavioral science minor from CBU integrates psychology, sociology and anthropology,
focusing on human actions and behaviors. Many majors — from engineering to marketing
— can benefit from a minor in behavioral science.
The behavioral science minor requires the completion of 21 units.
This introductory course is a survey of the processes of adjustment, growth, learning, remembering, perception, sensation, socialization, and emotions. It is meant to better equip students to understand and articulate their own life experiences, as well as improve their understanding of the behavior of others. This course is a prerequisite to all other courses in Psychology. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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PSY213-E Esperante, Josue |
09/03/2024 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Park Building 104 |
PSY213-B Purrington, Susan N |
09/03/2024 | MW | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Building 36 ONLN |
PSY213-A Purrington, Susan N |
09/03/2024 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Building 36 ONLN |
PSY213-D Crosby, Robert G. |
09/03/2024 | MW | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
PSY213-C Crosby, Robert G. |
09/03/2024 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
PSY213-F King, Autumn |
09/03/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Mission Hall 124 |
PSY213-D Handojo, Virgo |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | TBA |
PSY213-B STAFF, STAFF |
01/13/2025 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center ONLN |
PSY213-C Crosby, Robert G. |
01/13/2025 | MW | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
PSY213-A Crosby, Robert G. |
01/13/2025 | MW | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
PSY213-E Handojo, Virgo |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | TBA |
PSY213-A Frederick, Thomas Vincent |
05/05/2025 | M | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
Choose one of the following:
A general survey of Cultural Anthropology from a behavioral, cognitive, and material perspective and viewed as a social science, focuses on cultural factors that affect human behavior, including a brief overview of the four major fields of anthropology. Topics include cultural change, language, family, religious practices, economic subsistence patterns, and political power systems. (3 units; Fall/Spring)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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ANT225-C Goodman-Bowling, Julie Marcele |
09/03/2024 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Mission Hall 109 |
ANT225-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
09/03/2024 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Park Building 123 |
ANT225-B Sandoval Simon, Keren |
09/03/2024 | W | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Park Building 125 |
ANT225-B Sandoval Simon, Keren |
01/13/2025 | W | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Park Building 203 |
ANT225-C STAFF, STAFF |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Health Science Campus L243 |
ANT225-A Stumpf, Amy R. |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Park Building 123 |
ANT225-A STAFF, STAFF |
05/05/2025 | T | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
A general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior in social settings. It includes major theories of human behavior in terms of culture, socialization, primary groups, stratification and social class, population, family, religion, and social change. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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SOC213-A Mshigeni, Deogratius |
09/03/2024 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus R291 |
SOC213-B Minton-Ryan, Carol A. |
09/03/2024 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
SOC213-C Wallace, Douglas S |
09/03/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Yeager Center B218 |
SOC213-C Wallace, Douglas S |
01/13/2025 | TTh | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
SOC213-B Mshigeni, Deogratius |
01/13/2025 | MW | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
SOC213-A Thai, Yvonne |
01/13/2025 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center ONLN |
SOC213-A STAFF, STAFF |
06/30/2025 | W | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TBA |
This course focuses on the interaction between personal patterns of behavior and social influences, paying particular attention to media influence and a history of social and psychological perspectives. Students will consider the dynamic between environment and heredity (nature/nurture) as they explore several facets of human behavior. Prerequisite: ANT 225 or BEH 100. (3 units; Fall)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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ANT430-A Goodman-Bowling, Julie Marcele |
09/03/2024 | MW | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
This course is a survey of theories of personality emphasizing various viewpoints, unique theoretical perspectives, functions, and development of basic attitudes and belief systems that influence behavior throughout the life span. The course equips students to actively integrate faith (i.e., biblical principles) with the theories discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 213. (3 units; Fall, Spring, & Online)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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PSY322-B Handojo, Virgo |
09/03/2024 | TTh | 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM | James Complex 191 |
PSY322-A Handojo, Virgo |
09/03/2024 | MWF | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Yeager Center B112 |
PSY322-B Purrington, Susan N |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Yeager Center B259 |
PSY322-A Purrington, Susan N |
01/13/2025 | MWF | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Yeager Center B259 |
This course introduces classical and contemporary sociological theories to examine the fundamental forces that influence human interactions in daily living. Specific emphasis is given to the relationships between social institutions, social and economic power, socially constructed reality, and cultural effects on individual identity, expression, and opportunities in society. Recognition of the differences between the secular patterns of norms and behaviors are paralleled with faith integration on constructs of beliefs and behaviors. Prerequisite: SOC 213. (3 units; Fall & Online)
Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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SOC381-A Minton-Ryan, Carol A. |
09/03/2024 | MW | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Health Science Campus ONLN |
Plus, 12 units of upper division anthropology, Christian behavioral science, psychology or sociology