Behavioral Science Minor

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.

General Prerequisites 

 

BEH100 Survey of the Behavioral Science

This course introduces the student to the primary Behavioral Sciences of Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology and Christian Behavioral Sciences. The course addresses human beings and behavior from the distinctive theoretical perspectives of each of these behavioral sciences. General subject areas include theory and methodology of Behavioral Science research, human biology and behavior, personality and human development in a socio-cultural context, behavior in the context of ethics and values, and social and cultural change. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

PSY213 General Psychology

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)

PSY213-E
Larsen, Anne-Marie
09/05/2023 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM TBA
PSY213-A
Purrington, Susan N
09/05/2023 MW 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Building 36 ONLN
PSY213-D
Crosby, Robert G.
09/05/2023 MW 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM BUS ONLN
PSY213-C
Crosby, Robert G.
09/05/2023 MW 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BUS ONLN
PSY213-B
Purrington, Susan N
09/05/2023 MW 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Mission Hall ONLN
PSY213-F
STAFF, STAFF
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Mission Hall 109
PSY213-E
Handojo, Virgo
01/08/2024 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM TBA
PSY213-B
Larsen, Anne-Marie
01/08/2024 MW 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA ONLN
PSY213-D
King, Autumn Pamela
01/08/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM TBA
PSY213-C
Crosby, Robert G.
01/08/2024 MW 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM TBA ONLN
PSY213-A
Crosby, Robert G.
01/08/2024 MW 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TBA ONLN
PSY213-A
Frederick, Thomas Vincent
05/06/2024 M 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM TBA

Choose one of the following: 

ANT225 Cultural Anthropology

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)

ANT225-A
Goodman-Bowling, Julie Marcele
05/08/2023 T 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center B219
ANT225-C
Goodman-Bowling, Julie Marcele
09/05/2023 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM BUS 202
ANT225-A
Sandoval Simon, Keren
09/05/2023 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Mission Hall 109
ANT225-B
Goodman-Bowling, Julie Marcele
09/05/2023 W 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM BUS 124
ANT225-A
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM BUS 202
ANT225-C
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 TTh 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM BUS 203
ANT225-B
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 W 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM BUS 204

SOC213 Introduction to Sociology

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)

SOC213-A
Minton-Ryan, Carol A.
07/03/2023 W 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yeager Center B259
SOC213-A
Mshigeni, Deogratius
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B221
SOC213-B
Minton-Ryan, Carol A.
09/05/2023 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health Science Campus Q290
SOC213-C
Wallace, Douglas S
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center B112
SOC213-C
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 TTh 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM TBA
SOC213-B
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 MWF 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM TBA
SOC213-A
STAFF, STAFF
01/08/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA

Upper Division Requirements

 

ANT430 Culture and Personality

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)

ANT430-A
Stokes, H. Bruce
09/05/2023 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Health Science Campus L246

PSY322 Theories of Personality

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)

PSY322-B
Handojo, Virgo
09/05/2023 TTh 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Yeager Center B111
PSY322-A
Handojo, Virgo
09/05/2023 MWF 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Yeager Center B252
PSY322-A
Purrington, Susan N
01/08/2024 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM TBA
PSY322-B
Purrington, Susan N
01/08/2024 MWF 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TBA

SOC381 Social Theory

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)

SOC381-A
Minton-Ryan, Carol A.
09/05/2023 MWF 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Yeager Center B114

Plus, 12 units of upper division anthropology, Christian behavioral science, psychology or sociology