Bachelor of Arts: Behavioural Science
Our Program
Bachelor of Arts: Behavioural Science (BHS) is an interdisciplinary program ofSpecialize in one of five areas: cognitive neuroscience, culture and society, family and community, human development or religion and social science.
Core to our BHS program is a focus on developing knowledge and skill in research methods and data analysis as well as allowing for two terms of practicum experience in experimental or applied areas within one or both disciplines.
Your Future
Behavioural Science graduates will be prepared to enter a wide range of careers that include positions in family and social services, human resources, mental health, or communications. Four year majors will have the necessary academic preparation to pursue graduate studies in the Humanities, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Theology or other fields related to behavioural science.
| Major | Concentration |
| 120 credits (4yrs) | 90 credits (3yrs) |
Core requirements (36 credits) | Core requirements |
| Behavioural Science courses (18 credits) | Behavioural Science courses (12 credits) |
| Psychology courses (9 credits) | Psychology courses (9 credits) |
| Sociology courses (9 credits) | Sociology courses (9 credits) |
Psychology and Sociology courses (18 credits with minimum 3 credits in each of the five specialties) | Psychology and Sociology courses (6 credits) |
| Arts & Science electives (18 credits) | Arts & Science electives (6 credits) |
| Open electives (18 credits) | Open electives (18 credits) |
Faculty
- Peter Doell, BEd, MA, PhD - Assistant Professor of Sociology
- Alan Ho, BSC, MA, PhD - Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Alexandra Sanderson, BA, MSC, PhD - Associate Professor of Psychology
- Joel Thiessen, BA, MA, PhD (ABD) - Assistant Professor of Sociology
Admissions Requirements
Five Grade 12 level courses including English 30-1, and Pure or Applied Math 30 with a minimum average on the five courses of 60%.
| Core Requirements | |
EN 110 Effective Writing | REL 161 The Christian Faith |
| PS 121 Introduction to Psychology | SO 121 Principles of Sociology |
3 credits in English at the senior level | 3 credits in Music, Art or Theatre |
| HI 141 World Civilizations to 1500 or HI 142 World Civilizations since 1500 | REL 105 Introduction to the Bible |
PH 125 Introduction to Philosophy | 3 credits in Religion at the senior level |
| 6 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Math, Physics or Science | |
Example of Courses Offered
| BHS Courses | |
Research Methods | Quantitative Methods |
| Practicum I | Practicum II |
| Basic Multivariate Statistics | Seminar in Behavioural Science |
| Special Topics in Behavioural Science | |
| Psychology Courses | |
| Introduction to Psychology | Sensation and Perception |
| Child Development | Adolescent Development |
| Social Psychology | Abnormal Psychology |
| Personality | Psychology of Family |
| Motivation and Emotion | Physiological Psychology |
| Developmental Psychology | Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
Brain and Behaviour | Psychology of Religion |
Culture and Psychology | Interpersonal Relationships |
Narrative Psychology | Special Topics in Psychology |
Learning and Cognition | Visual Perception |
Introduction to Counselling | Social Development: Child, Family, School, Community |
Independent Study | Research in Psychology |
| Sociology Courses | |
Principles of Sociology | Sociology of Families |
Social Problems | Sociology of Education |
Social Stratification | Ethnic Relations |
Social Theory | Sociology of Religion |
Sociology of Deviance | Religion and Culture in Canada |
Sociology of Development | Socio-cultural Change |
Special Topics in Sociology | Sociology of Law |
Independent Study | Research in Sociology |
Contact
- Dr. Alex Sanderson, Program Head
bhsprogram@ambrose.edu
403-410-2000 - Enrolment Department
enrolment@ambrose.edu
800.461.1222
