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Behavioral Science - Associate of Arts


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AA Behavioral Science (BehSci) can lead to university transfer for bachelor’s degrees in Psychology or Sociology programs that require a minor in another behavioral science field of study.  AA Behavioral Science students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

First Year Fall Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


First Year Spring Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


First Year Summer Semester


The following classes can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester. 

Total Hours: 6


First Year Total Hours: 30


Second Year Fall Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


Second Year Spring Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 12


Second Year Summer Semester


The following classes can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester. 

Total Hours: 6


Second Year Total Hours: 30


Grand Total Hours: 60


1 Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Behavioral Science degree.
2 Meet with an academic advisor to discuss degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer course.
FY Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring.

Transfer Outlook

AA Behavioral Science (BehSci) can lead to university transfer for bachelor’s degrees in Psychology or Sociology programs that require a minor in another behavioral science field of study. AA Behavioral Science students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable course work. 

Career Outlook

Social Service Assistant - $28,092* w/Associate Degree

Human Resource Specialist - $39,168* w/Associate Degree

Social Service Manager - $49,478* w/Bachelor’s Degree

Social Worker  - $68,239*  w/Bachelor’s Degree + LSW  License

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas

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