What is Behavioral Health Science?

Are you intrigued by the behaviors of others and see yourself working in a clinical or health specialist occupation? If so, then the Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science degree offered by Grand Canyon University (GCU) may be the right undergraduate program for you.

In a broad sense, behavioral health science is the study of human interaction and behavior. Some of the key behavioral health concepts that students explore while earning GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science include approaches, techniques, current trends, history, research and best practices in behavioral health.

Also, while gaining a broad perspective of behavioral health, learners in this program study human behavior within a Christian values-oriented environment that emphasizes compassion and ethics.

By pursuing an education in behavioral health science, you can prepare for a career in which you serve others by improving the quality of life of your clients. For example, this behavioral health program introduces learners to addiction and substance abuse disorders, counseling theories, group dynamics and processes, human development and abnormal psychology. You can also look forward to studying behavioral health-related topics such as family dynamics, trauma, ethics of behavioral health science, probability and statistics and cultural diversity.

Upon completing this bachelor’s degree in behavioral health science, students are prepared to help others live productive and rewarding lives while working effectively in areas of counseling, behavioral health and health services management. With this degree, you will have the education and training needed to pursue positions in the in-demand field of behavioral health, such as behavioral health specialist, community or social service manager and mental health service technician.

Finally, this undergraduate program provides students with the training that they need to continue their education and earn a master’s degree in areas such as clinical psychology, counseling, criminal justice and human sciences.

Grand Canyon University’s mission is to provide each of our learners with a quality education. For details on the Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science degree program, please visit the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or click the Request More Information button located on this page.