Behavioral Science Degree

The behavioral science degree program at University of Michigan – Dearborn 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 Michigan colleges that offer behavioral science degrees.

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University of Michigan – Dearborn (UMD)

1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI

UM-Dearborn provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dearborn, Michigan and publically funded. Enrollment at UM-Dearborn exceeds 8,600 per year.

Areas of study available at UM-Dearborn include but are not limited to:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at UM-Dearborn. A score within the range of 1120 to 1340 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UM-Dearborn accepts approximately 60% of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, nearly 34% enrolled.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $10,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $23,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

UM-Dearborn participates in sports through the NAIA's Other in Basketball.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.umd.umich.edu/.

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).