Career Opportunities with a Major in Behavioral Science
Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.
Individuals with a major in Behavioral Science are prepared to explore careers which use a wide selection of different ways of looking at human behavior. Individuals are prepared for a career in teaching, research, social work, health sciences, advertising, marketing, personnel and business management, public administration, conflict mediation, drug counseling , and a variety of entry-level positions in service agencies. Jobs may be pursued in government, business, the justice system, or community and social services.
Career prospects for graduates in Behavioral Science are further enhanced because the human and social service area is a growing one. Students can enter some positions with a bachelor's degree, whereas other positions require graduate school or professional training.
SKILLS RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
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Ability to read and write articulately and analytically
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Comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary
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Good listening, clarifying, questioning, and responding skills
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Ability to work well under pressure
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Ability to conduct and clearly explain research results
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Behavioral Science major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Behavioral Science majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.
| Anthropologist | Clergy | Grant Writer |
| Historian | Lawyer | Librarian |
| Psychologist | Profiler | Sociologist |
| Social Worker | Teacher - Elementary and Secondary | Victim Advocate |
EMPLOYERS IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
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Colleges/Universities
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Consulting Firms
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FBI
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Police Departments
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School Systems
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Social Service Agencies
WEB SITES RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Metro State Department of Behavioral Science Website
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.
