SAR: Behavior & Health
Sample Pathway
The BS in Behavior & Health program is unique in allowing you to explore a variety of options in the health and social services arena, preparing you for entry-level roles in health care, education, and social and human service organizations, as well as advanced study in related professional fields. With this degree, you can also develop a specialization in a particular field of graduate study. Robin Newman directs the Behavior & Health program.
Below is an example of a four-year plan for a College of General Studies student pursuing the B.S. in Behavior & Health at Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Students will work with their CGS academic advisors and Sargent College to plan their own pathway to a Behavior & Health degree.
| Gap Semester | Recommended external course: General Psychology (equivalent to CAS PS 101). Note: Prior approval must be granted for external coursework. | |
| Term 1 | Term 2 | |
| First Year* | CGS RH 103 CGS SS 103 CGS MA113 or CAS MA 113 Behavioral Science Course |
(London or New England summer semester) CGS HU 104 CGS RH 104 CGS SS 104 |
| Sophomore Year* | CGS HU 201 CGS SS 201 CAS BI 105 SAR HP 412 |
CGS HU 202 CAS BI 210 SAR HP 252 Behavioral Science Course |
| Junior Year | CAS BI 211 SAR HP 250 SAR HP 321 (2 units) Specialty Elective Behavioral Science Course |
CAS PH 251 or CAS PH 150 SAR HP 353 (should be taken junior or senior year only) Specialty Elective Behavioral Science Course |
| Senior Year | SAR HP 306 (either sem.) SAR HP 405 (either sem.) SAR HP 500 (spring only) 3 Specialty Electives |
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*Sargent recommends that students take the listed CGS courses to fulfill the greatest number of major and BU Hub requirements. Please note that external courses do not fulfill hub requirements.
Behavioral science options include: Anthropology, Neuroscience, Psychology, or Sociology (all in CAS). The specialty focus is related to the student’s interests and anticipated career path. It is developed in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and faculty mentor by the end of the junior year. Specialty Electives may be distributed among the following areas depending on interest and future goals.
Academic Advising
CGS Requirements
Continuation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
This is a sample pathway to be used in consultation with your CGS Academic Advisor.
It is subject to change according to course availability and individual circumstances.
Last revised: 9/16/2025