Overview
The Master of Arts in Human Behavior is designed for people desiring greater knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The degree exposes the student to a wide array of behavioral topics covering personal, social and organizational issues. The program is intended for students who have specific ambitions in the fields of supervision, management and administration, but should also appeal to students undergoing life transitions, seeking personal or career growth, or requiring preparation for doctoral-level training.
The primary program outcomes and competencies are:
- Synthesize and apply communication theory and practice in real-world situations.
- Develop a personal and professional code of ethics based on knowledge and understanding of moral and ethical principles and values.
- Assimilate adult development and human sexuality theories and principles into personal and interpersonal growth.
- Analyze and apply behavioral and organizational change processes to personal, social and organizational settings.
- Integrate theories of leadership into applied areas of supervision, management and administration.
- Demonstrate practical competence in the use of behavioral theory, research and assessment.
- Produce written materials (papers, essays, projects, journals, etc.) that analyze, integrate and critique critical theories, issues and research in human behavior.
- Demonstrate oral fluency (class debates, group discussions, individual presentations, etc.) in articulation of the theory and practice of behavioral science.
- Demonstrate multi-cultural awareness and appreciation of human diversity.
Requirements
To receive the Master of Arts in Human Behavior, students must complete at least 54 quarter units of graduate work. A total of 13.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted for equivalent graduate work completed at another institution, as it applies to this degree and provided the units were not used in earning another advanced degree. Students should refer to the section on graduate admission requirements for specific information regarding application and matriculation.
Core Requirements
(10 courses, 45 quarter units)
HUB 648 Personal Growth and Communication
HUB 646 Personal and Professional Ethics
HUB 641 Stages of Adult Development
HUB 639 Contemporary Issues in Sexuality
HUB 601A Organizational Behavior
HUB 642 Theories of Behavior Change
HUB 601D Creative Leadership
HUB 650 Foundations of Behavioral Research
HUB 660 Assessment in Organizations
(Prerequisite: HUB 650)
HUB 680 Integrative Project in Human Behavior
(Capstone course)
(Prerequisite: HUB 650)
Electives
(2 courses, 9 quarter units)
Students can select graduate elective courses from the following course prefixes: CHD, HRM, HUB, MKT, MGT and SOC (CHD 601 and SOC 604 are highly recommended). In addition, some education and psychology courses are acceptable with the approval of the Chair of the Department of Psychology. (Note: Due to enrollment restrictions, special permission by the Chair of the Department of Psychology is required to take CHD 640, or any courses designated PSY 600 or above).
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| This degree is offered online | |
| Camarillo Campus | |
| Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center | |
| La Mesa Campus | |
| Los Angeles Campus | |
| Mission Valley Campus | |
| South Bay Campus | |
| Spectrum Business Park Campus | |
| Kearny Mesa Campus | |