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B.A. in Behavioral Sciences
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The School of Behavioral Sciences offers a range of programs, in addition to the central disciplines of behavioral science: psychology, sociology and anthropology.
The wide range of courses offered expand the students' horizons of social knowledge and understanding, as well as expanding the range of professions and academic studies that graduates can continue onto. The program includes basic, mandatory and elective courses and a seminar in the field of psychology, sociology and anthropology, as well as selection from one of the four majors: Management Division – Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, Communications Division, Criminology and Law Enforcement Division and Experiential Learning Division. The BA program is a three-year, single major program. The hours are flexible and are concentrated in study days, and alongside theoretical studies, the School integrates practical experience outside the campus. The morning classes program is spread out throughout the day.
Evening Program
The program is designed for students who work during the day and replicates the current daytime program (See above current program). The program is relevant for students in the Management Division only. Some of the studies are more compressed. Classes start twice a week around 4:00 PM and last until about 9:30 PM.
| Criminology & Criminal Justice Major | | Open | | Criminology & Criminal Justice Major | | Close | |
The basic curriculum taught in this cluster is closely linked to behavioral sciences. Courses deal with the theoretical issues involved in understanding the causes of crime and its main characteristics, and society's method of controlling crime in order to reduce it. Studies in this cluster focus on the concepts and methods with which the law enforcement system controls crime, emphasizing the link between criminology and the administrative and organizational processes in the law enforcement system. The cluster includes mandatory courses, elective courses and a seminar. | | | | |
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| Management and Human Resources Major | | Open | | Management and Human Resources Major | | Close | |
| The goal of the program is to train the students for work in the field of human resources. This program is designed to prepare students for a variety of tasks involved in utilizing personnel in an organization, in all fields of management, including motivation, screening, remuneration, feedback, teamwork and team management, training, identifying power and political focal points, decision-making and change management in organizations. Students also acquire basic knowledge in economics, business and marketing that are linked to the human resources functions in organizations. The teaching methods in these courses include frontal lectures, discussions, simulations, experience, and watching films to enable students to practice the skills they have acquired. In this program, the students take required courses, elective courses from a major in Human Resource Management and a major in Organizational Behavior, Consumer Behavior, Law, Organizational Structures and Processes, Introduction to Labor Relations, and Human Resources Management.
The BA in Behavioral Sciences – Management and Human Resources Major is the only degree in Israel that offers both professional accreditation – accreditation at the expert level in Human Resource Management* by the Israeli Society for Human Resources Management. Graduates that are accredited have an advantage and greater potential for advancement to senior positions in Human Resource management.
* Under the following conditions: acquiring the required knowhow (corresponding to our curriculum), registering as a member of the society, accumulating a minimum of one year of experience in one of the HR management functions in an organization. | | | | |
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| Experiential Learning Major | | Open | | Experiential Learning Major | | Close | |
| As part of studies in this program, students experience practical applications in the fields of psychology during their undergraduate course of studies. This experience is comprised of the student's field work, and constitutes a significant advantage for those wishing to continue to advanced degrees.
The program's curriculum includes, in additional to basic studies, courses in applicative fields of psychology, such as: Therapeutic approaches in the modern age, Persuasion and influence, Diagnosis and screening, Developing cognitive skills, Leadership and more.
Students take a wide variety of courses, and integrate "field work" into their undergraduate studies. Students are involved in substantial volunteer work in a range of organizations, such as: psychiatric hospitals, after-school clubs, organizations working with detached youths and more. Activities outside the College begin during the 2nd year of studies, and constitute 4 weekly hours.
The Experiential Learning Major offers an exceptional opportunity to students, providing them with significant added value in developing professional life skills that will facilitate their success in their career, studies and in personal and social spheres. Graduates of the program compete their studies after have undergoing actual experiences in the field. These experiences serve as their entry card into work places and continued studies. The field work required of students in this division is part of the admission requirements for a MA in Clinical Psychology. | | | | |
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| A strong academic and practical linkage exists between the fields of Media Studies and Behavioral Sciences. The program aims to introduce the field of Media Studies to Behavioral Sciences students, thus opening it to them, preparing and enabling them to incorporate and apply the knowledge gained into advanced academic study as well as possible positions and activities involving the media, following their graduation. This program provides participants with introductory and advanced courses and workshops, representing a variety of fields of studies in the field of Communications Media. | | | | |
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