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1 What is Behavioral Science? Developing Your Own Definition

2 Behavioral Sciences Interdisciplinary program in Social Sciences Applied Major Human Development and Behavior in the context of youth families, communities and society ….working with people

3 Behavioral Sciences The major draws students with a wide range of interests and future goals. Many students who enter the program are interested in the following: abused & neglected children non-profit management human & community services youth ministry youth problems family preservation juvenile delinquency care of the elderly youth development school crime and violence

4 Behavioral Science Major Series of Core Courses Importance of a minor for specialization Practical Work Experience / Internships

5 Life After Behavioral Sciences Graduate and Professional Studies Urban and Regional Planning Youth Development Family Relations Human Ecology Sociology/Anthropology Business Administration other related fields

6 Life After Behavioral Sciences Employment Human and Community Service Organizations Youth Organizations Municipal Planning Agencies Corporations

7 Recent Placements  Elder Care  Peace Corp  Big Brothers & Big Sisters  Boy Scouts  Boys & Girls Clubs  Child Care Resources  Day Care Specialists  Workforce Development  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  Children's Bureau  Various Government Jobs  YMCA  Girls Scouts  National Center for Children in Poverty  Planned Parenthood  Youth Minister  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

8 Recent Placements  Events Coordinator  Benefits Coordinator  Human Resource Professional  Case Worker DCF  Mental health worker  Extension Agent  Teach for America  Regional planning assistant  Victim Services  employment counselor  research assistant  volunteer coordinator  family planning counselor  admissions counselor  community service agency worker  group home provider  school counselor  interviewer

9 Why is Behavioral Science Important? Human Service Problems Multifaceted A network of services required to reach the varying needs of the individual/family Each human service agency contributes in a unique way to resolve the problem

10 Human Service Work Majority of professionals are funded by the public Private non-profit agencies Private for-profit agencies Community Residences

11 Funding Grants Private Non-profits Sponsored by religious groups Charge fees Donations Public appeal Private For-profit Charge fees or insurance

12 Personal Job Interests Personal experiences Areas of interest Personal skills Attributes Lifestyle Personal Ideology