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  • Gain valuable insights on human behavior that will help you as a leader and manager in a variety of professions.
  • Median annual salary for psychologists is more than $81,000, and the median salary for social workers is more than $51,000.
  • The number of jobs for social workers is forecast to grow 9% by 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Associate Degrees

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Behavioral Sciences, A.A.

Behavioral Sciences, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science, which prepares graduates to transfer to a four-year institution to study psychology or sociology and sets the foundation for careers in people-related fields such as teaching, government service, and law.



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Behavioral Sciences, A.S.

Behavioral Sciences, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science, which prepares graduates to transfer to a four-year institution to study psychology or sociology and sets the foundation for careers in people-related fields such as teaching, government service, and law.



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Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.A.

Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Psychology, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and provides preparation for careers in education, social and health services, business, and law.



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Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.S.

Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Psychology, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and provides preparation for careers in education, social and health services, business, and law.



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Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration, A.A.

Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Sociology, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and sets a foundation for careers in fields such as education, social services, human resources, and law.



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Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Sociology, which prepares graduates for transfer to a four-year university and sets a foundation for careers in fields such as education, social services, human resources, and law.



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Social Work, A.S.

Social Work, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Behavioral Science, which prepares graduates to transfer to a four-year institution to study psychology or sociology and sets the foundation for careers in people-related fields such as teaching, government service, and law.



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Certificate Programs

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Assistive Technology, C.P.C.

Assistive Technology, C.P.C.

Students also can earn a certification in Human Services.



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Behavioral Sciences - Human Services Certificate, C.P.C.

Behavioral Sciences - Human Services Certificate, C.P.C.

Students also can earn a certification in Human Services.



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Substance Abuse Certificate, C.P.C.

Substance Abuse Certificate, C.P.C.

Our Substance Abuse Certificate program provides a vital skill set for professionals like case managers, counselors, and ministers. Gain the knowledge to support individuals and families dealing with addiction.



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Our Faculty

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Jessica Zellers, LCSW, ACSW, MSW

Department Chair, Associate Professor of Sociology/Social Work

812-888-4489
jzellers@vinu.edu

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Jennifer Hensley

Professor, Sociology/Social Work

812-888-6966
jhensley@vinu.edu

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Kristin L Jessee-Davis

Assistant Professor, Psychology

812-888-4468
kjessee@vinu.edu

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Mark Hill

Adjunct Faculty, Sociology & Social Work

812-888-4024
mhill@vinu.edu

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