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Social & Behavioral Health

The Bachelor of Science in Social and Behavioral Health provides students with the opportunity to learn foundation skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic health and social services environments. Courses in the program teach students how community and social factors contribute to a variety of public health problems, policies, and solutions.

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101

English Composition I

3
F: SOCI 1101

Intro to Sociology

3
I2: XIDS 2002

First-Year Seminar Course

2
T1: Science + Lab 4
A: Humanities 3

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102

English Composition II

3
M: MATH 1001

Quantitative Skills & Reasoning

3
F: PSYC 1101

Intro to Psychology

3
P2: POLS 1101

American Government

3
T2: Non-lab Science 3

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
F: SABH 1101

Intro to Social and Behavioral Health

3
F: ANTH 1102

Intro to Anthropology

3
S1 OR P1

World or US History

3
F: Biology Course 3
I1: Written and Oral Communication 3

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
S1 OR P1

World or US History

3
F: ANTH 1105 OR BIOL

Intro to Physical Anthropology or Biology course

3
A: Humanities 3
S2: Social Science 3
T3: STEM Course 3

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
Major Area 4

Upper division electives course

3/4
Major Area 1A 3
Major Area 2B 3
Major Area 1C 3
Minor/General Elective 3

Note:

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
Major Area 2A 3
Major Area 2B 3
Major Area 1B 3
Minor/General Elective 3
Minor/General Elective 3

 

15/16 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30/31 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
Major Area 4

Upper division electives course

3
Major Area 1A 3
Major Area 1C 3
Minor/General Elective 3
Minor/General Elective 3

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
Major Area 3

Internship

3
Major Area 2A 3
Major Area 1B 3
Minor/General Elective 3
Minor/General Elective 3

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

  • Ensure a focus on Core Courses.
  • Take the courses in Area F as soon as possible, especially SOCI 1101: Introductory Sociology. It’s a pre-req to all upper division Sociology courses.
  • Take SABH 1101: Introduction to Social & Behavioral Health to acclimate yourself to your major focus.

Middle Years:

  • Make sure you understand the requirements of the major—see an Advisor if you need help.
  • Follow the SBH Program Map—work through courses in each area of the major.
  • Try not to overwhelm yourself—take some of your more challenging courses mixed with less challenging ones.
  • Visit the UWG Writing Center and make Ingram Library your second home — feel familiar with the research process.
  • Consider taking summer courses to assist in your progression.

Last Year:

  • Take SOCI 4386: Internship in your final semester. Be sure to speak with the Internship Coordinator for information on placement and requirements of the course.
  • Explore courses outside the major (consider a minor).
  • Attend seminars and/or information sessions and workshops focused on graduate school or getting employment.

Find Your Place

First Year:

  • Attend orientation events.
  • Start building relationships early (find your roommate on social media).
  • Build your network: search for Facebook groups for incoming freshmen, the Sociology Program and its student groups, and athletic teams or other groups of interest to you at UWG.
  • Attend events and traditions at UWG (football game, Wolfstock).

Middle Years:

  • Get involved in extracurricular activities.
  • Propose the creation of a Social & Behavioral Health student organization.
  • Connect with your College: offer to serve on the CACSI Study Advisory Committee.
  • Give back: volunteer!
  • Attend UWG Scholars’ Day.

Last Year:

  • Take advantage of the many experiential learning labs at UWG.
  • Consider mentoring new social & Behavioral Health majors.
  • Get a jump-start on your career: take full advantage of the UWG career center (resume building; interview practice; job repository; borrow a suit for your interview).

Broaden Your Perspectives

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Middle Years:

Last Year:

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

  • Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
  • Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

  • Complete an internship in your field.
  • Consider a summer or part-time job.
  • Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

  • Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest
  • Explore career shadowing opportunities

Take Care of Yourself

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Middle Years:

 

Last Year:

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Middle Year:

  • Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
  • Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
  • Draft your personal statement.
  • Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

  • Request references from professors and supervisors.
  • Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
  • Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
  • Attend an interview workshop.
  • Apply for graduate programs.

Careers

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Career Opportunities

This degree can help you get work as the following:

  • Advocate
  • Behavioral Analyst
  • Behavioral Management Aide
  • Case Management
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Medical Records Administration
  • Medical Services Coordinator
  • Mental Health Coordinator
  • Patient Navigator
  • Public Health Aide

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