Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Family & Faith-Based Behavioral Sciences (B.S.) program at Ebed-Melech University combines the study of behavioral sciences with a focus on family dynamics and faith principles. This four-year program is designed to prepare students for careers in various fields related to human behavior, with an emphasis on integrating faith in family and community settings.
120
credit hours
100%
online
4&8
week accelerated classes
3-4
Years
Curriculum
Semester 1
- ENG 101 – English Composition I (3 credits)
- MAT 101 – College Algebra (3 credits)
- PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
- REL 101 – Introduction to World Religions (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 3
- PSY 201 – Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
- SOC 201 – Marriage and Family (3 credits)
- ANT 201 – Cultural Anthropology II (3 credits)
- REL 204 – Biblical Perspectives on Family (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 5
- PSY 305 – Counseling Psychology (3 credits)
- SOC 303 – Diversity and Inclusion (3 credits)
- REL 309 – Ethics in Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (6 credits)
Semester 2
- ENG 102 – English Composition II (3 credits)
- MAT 104 – Statistics for Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
- PSY 102 – Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
- SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 4
- PSY 207 – Social Psychology (3 credits)
- SOC 202 – Community and Public Health (3 credits)
- ANT 202 – Global Perspectives on Culture (3 credits)
- REL 216 – Faith and Community (3 credits)
- Elective Course (3 credits)
Semester 6
- PSY 320 – Family Systems Therapy (3 credits)
- SOC 302 – Social Change and Advocacy (3 credits)
- REL 340 – Theology of Family (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (6 credits)
Semester 7
- PSY 405 – Advanced Topics in Family Psychology (3 credits)
- SOC 402 – Family and Community Development (3 credits)
- REL 420 – Spiritual Care in Family Dynamics (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (6 credits)
Semester 8
- CAP 511 – Capstone Project in Family & Faith-Based Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
- INT 489 – Internship or Research Project (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (9 credits)