Program Description

The Behavioral Science multidisciplinary major primarily uses Psychology and Sociology as its foundation to explore human behavior.  Students may select concentrations in Community Health, Gerontology, and Health Services Management.  Additionally, this major is a perfect choice for students who are interested in careers in teaching. The program provides a combination of structure and flexibility, including four required courses and eight major elective courses, making it a feasible choice for transfer students.  When selecting major elective courses, students may tailor the program to their particular interests and career goals.  Whether you're interested in education, dispute resolution, helping aging populations, or improving healthcare, this program offers many opportunities for career development through credit-earning internships at a variety of NYC area worksites. 

With the Behavioral Science major, you’ll be prepared for employment in health related fields and education including:

• gerontology
• health services management
• human resources
• government agencies
• non-profit agencies
• private sector agencies
• mediation and negotiation

Admission Requirements

• Official academic transcripts and/or Foreign Academic Credential Evaluation (FACE)* for all foreign transcripts. Evaluations of foreign transcripts are accepted from any NACES or AICE member such as WES, IFCS, Scholaro, or SpanTran.
• Mercy College takes a holistic approach in reviewing each student’s application. In the admission decision, we review a student’s transcript and academic record, including the courses taken and the grades attained. Other factors considered include the written essay, letters of recommendation, leadership potential, extracurricular and service-related activities.
• We do not require ACT or SAT for international undergraduate students

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $38,000.