Behavioral Science Degree

The behavioral science degree program at Tennessee Wesleyan College readies students seeking a future in behavioral science-rated jobs and career paths, such as behavioral scientist, mental health specialists, human resource management, consumer marketing, prison counselors, and more. The behavioral science degree program includes instruction that focuses on social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences so that students can focus on studying complex problems of human individual and social growth and behavior. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer behavioral science degrees.

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Tennessee Wesleyan College

1245 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN

Tennessee Wesleyan College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Athens, Tennessee, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around a thousand students enroll at Tennessee Wesleyan College yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Tennessee Wesleyan College. A score between 780 to 980 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Approximately 80% of all applicant were admitted at Tennessee Wesleyan College, with 39% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at twcnet.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Tennessee Wesleyan College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Tennessee Wesleyan College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NAIA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be accessed on school's website at www.twcnet.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Behavioral Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee Wesleyan College offers a bachelor's degree program in behavioral science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Life Scientists, All Other

Description

All life scientists not listed separately.

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Transportation Planners

Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).