Master Degree: Behavioral Science Degree and Programs

Students in behavioral science degree programs study human behavior and interaction, preparing for careers in healthcare, education, and sociology. They focus on social development and how people grow individually and together. Online education courses in behavioral science focus on the following areas:

• Developmental psychology
• Gerontology
• Social development
• Research methods
• Cultural development
• Medical treatment of behavioral conditions

Become an Expert in Human Behavior

A college degree is essential career training in behavioral science, because all job opportunities require advanced degrees and most require a master's degree or higher. Positions are available at universities, in healthcare systems, at health clinics, counseling centers, government organizations, and more.

Here is an overview of common job roles sought by graduates of degree programs in behavioral science, with 2007 average annual salaries from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• Medical & public health social workers ($46,320)
• Sociologists ($67,330)
• Counselors and school psychologists ($68,150)