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The UVU Behavioral Science Department offers classes that fulfill the social science distribution requirements for graduation, the Behavioral Science pre-major for the associate degree, the Behavioral Science major for the bachelor degree (with an emphasis in Anthropology, Family Studies, Psychology, or Sociology, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC).
Total Program Credits: 32
Matriculation Requirements: | 9 Credits | ||
Students must apply and be admitted to the UVU SUDC program. The following four courses must be completed with a C- grade or higher prior to starting the SUDC program. Completion of these courses, as well as University Advanced Standing, must be verified on the application for admission. For additional admission information for this program please visit www.uvu.edu/besc/sudc.html. | |||
ENGL 2010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 | |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 | |
PSY 1100 | Human Development Life Span | 3 | |
PSY 2300 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
Discipline Core Requirements: | 23 Credits | ||
SUDC 4710 | Introduction to Professional Development | 2 | |
SUDC 4300 | Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling | 3 | |
SUDC 3470 | Dynamics of Addiction | 3 | |
SUDC 3430 | Psychopharmacology for the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Field | 3 | |
SUDC 4400 | Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling | 3 | |
SUDC 4720 | Advanced Professional Development | 3 | |
SUDC 481R | Internship | 6 |
Graduation Requirements:
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 2010 |
Intermediate Writing/Aademic Writing and Research ** Required for Admission to the SUDC |
3 |
PSY 1010 |
General Psychology ** Required for Admission to the SUDC |
3 |
PSY 1100 |
Human Development Life Span ** Required for Admission to the SUDC |
3 |
Semester total: | 9 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
SUDC 4710 | Introduction to Professional Development | 2 |
SUDC 4300 | Introduction to Substance Use Disorder Counseling | 3 |
SUDC 3470 | Dynamics of Addiction | 3 |
Semester total: | 8 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
SUDC 3430 | Psychopharmacology for SUDC Field | 3 |
SUDC 4400 | Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counseling | 3 |
SUDC 481R | Internship (200 clock hours) | 3 |
Semester total: | 9 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
SUDC 4720 | Advanced Professional Development | 3 |
SUDC 481R | Internship | 3 |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Degree total: | 32 |
The Behavioral Science department is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Behavioral Science department, visit their website.