Seattle Central College
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science, Child & Family Studies Concentration
Seattle Central has been approved to offer a bachelor's degree program in Applied Behavioral Science. This degree creates a continuing educational and professional pathway for students with the Associate of Applied Science degree. It is designed specifically for people in the human services professions such as:
- Social services
- Early childhood education/child welfare
- Chemical dependency counseling
- Family support services
- Public/community health
- Prevention and early intervention
- Interpreting/translation services
ENGL& 101 English Composition I
ENGL& 102 English Composition II
CMST& 101 Intro to Communication
PSYC&100 General Psychology
SOC&101 Intro to Sociology
MATH 5 credits of college level Math (107, 136, 146)
SCIENCE Lab Science
CFS 110 Age Appropriate Learning Environments
CFS 120 Physical/Intellectual Development
CFS 130 Social/Emotional Development
CFS 245 Partnerships With Families
CFS 263 Children with Disabilities
CFS 270 Child and Family Health
CFS 284 Literacy Development
8-10 credits of field practicums
ABS 310 Professionalism and Ethical Practice
ABS 320 Applied Social Psychology
ABS 330 Information Literacy & Program Assessment
ABS 340 Applied Environmental Science
ABS 350 Quantitative Principles -- Research/Assessment
ABS 360 Public Policy Analysis
ABS 410 Economic & Political Systems
ABS 415 Cross-Cultural Competency
ABS 430 Sociology of Families
ABS 495 Senior Capstone Project
ABS 497 Advanced Field Placement I
ABS 498 Advanced Field Placement II
50 credits of electives (100-400 level); includes 2-year degree classes
Meet a minimum GPA of 2.50, have completed a 2 year degree in Social and Human Services, Child and Family Studies, Interpreter Training or a related Human Services degree.
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