the department of applied behavioral science offers two undergraduate degrees including a bachelor of arts (b.a.) and a bachelor of general studies (b.g.s.) degree.

students in this major are required to identify a specialty area within the department to further hone and apply their knowledge in addressing social problems of particular interest. the department offers a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of general studies degree in six specialty areas. the specialty areas for student concentration are: adults with disabilities, basic research and conceptual foundations (with options in either), community health and development, early childhood (with options in education and intervention, autism, and research), organizational behavioral management research and practice, and youth development and juvenile justice.