Students who choose the major in Behavioral Science with a specialization in Gerontology must complete:

• BHSC 244 - Social Psychology
• BHSC 226 - Computers for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
• BHSC 282 - Perspectives on Aging
• BHSC 348 - Methodology for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
• BHSC 399 - Internship in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
• BHSC 426 - Classics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
• PSYN 232 - Health Psychology
• PSYN 315 - Aging and Mental Health Or
• PSYN 239 - Adult Development and Aging
• SOCL 271 - Medical Sociology Health Care in the Modern Society
• Plus three elective courses selected under advisement from the major offerings in psychology and/or sociology numbered 200 and above.

Note(s)

At least two major courses in psychology and two major courses in sociology must be completed in residence at Mercy College.

BHSC 370 - Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences  is recommended for students planning to attend graduate school.

There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major of Behavioral Science.
PSYN 101  and SOCL 101  are Prerequisites for the major courses in psychology and sociology and fulfill part of the General Education requirements.