5. College of Education and Human Development

Who is the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD)?

We are a diverse community of scholars, engaging and preparing educators, community leaders, scholars, practitioners, researchers, clinicians, and community activists, from dual credit high school students to undergraduate and graduate, and through lifelong, continuous professional development.

We transform lives and address grand challenges of the future related to education and human development, through our unique interdisciplinary approach, including through our research, teaching, and service.

We embrace and foster social justice through the COEHD Conceptual Framework, in diverse local, national, and global communities. Pursuant to our role as a Hispanic Serving Institution, we engage, advocate, and lead with the diverse communities we serve.

We are committed to the UTSA destinations of becoming a Model for Student Success, a Great Public Research University, and an Exemplar for Strategic Growth and Innovative Excellence.

COEHD Destination 1: Model for Student Success

Vision

All COEHD students feel a sense of belonging in the college, in their professional communities, and in their program or department. To advance student success, we robustly engage a diverse and vibrant community of students in research, teaching, and community and global impact through education and human development.

Goals

Foster a sense of belonging for students, through continuously seeking student feedback, providing wraparound student support, and community building. Leverage technology and transformative pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of all learners, across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities. Build impactful experiential learning opportuni6es across the degree to augment career readiness.

COEHD Destination 2: Great Public Research University

Vision

COEHD is a dynamic hub of bold, impactful, collaborative research with local, national, and global significance. COEHD is committed to maximizing its resources to support faculty and students in achieving scholarly excellence in their research, and proactively showcasing their work.

Goals

Elevate the research profile of COEHD, including the visibility of COEHD research.

Promote and enable multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary research collaboration at local, national, and global levels.

COEHD Destination 3: Strategic Growth and Innovative Excellence

Vision

COEHD is intentional about creating a community in which students, faculty and staff thrive. To achieve strategic growth and innovative excellence, COEHD maximizes student access intentionally through academic programming, increased student recruitment and retention efforts, and meeting infrastructure needs.

Goals

Foster a sense of community in COEHD.

Increase educational access in San Antonio and South Texas.

Create infrastructures that support a growing and thriving academic community.

General Information

The College of Education and Human Development is made up of six departments: Bicultural-Bilingual Studies; Counseling; Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; Educational Psychology; Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching; and Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Four undergraduate degrees are offered within the College: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Equity and Education; the B.A. in African American Studies; the B.A. in Mexican American Studies; and the B.A. in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Minors are offered in African American Studies, Bicultural Studies, English as a Second Language, Mexican American Studies, and Women’s Studies. For more information related to the College, visit the webpage at http://education.utsa.edu.

Advising and Certification Center

Academic Advising

Academic advising services are provided for students admitted to or currently enrolled at UTSA based on their academic pathways.

Mexican American Studies majors are advised in the Downtown Advising Center.

Interdisciplinary Studies, Equity and Education, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies majors are advised by the Interdisciplinary Education team in the Academic Advising Student Success Center.

African American Studies majors are advised in the Downtown Advising Center and by the Interdisciplinary Education team.

Advising services are also provided for students seeking a teaching certificate for those Secondary and All-Level content areas. This includes students pursuing Secondary and All-Level certification, students with earned baccalaureate degrees who would like to become certified as teachers, and teachers wishing to add additional certificates to their credentials.

Certification

The University of Texas at San Antonio is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to offer teacher certificate programs for Texas certification as elementary, middle school, and high school classroom teachers.

Students interested in pursuing elementary, middle school, or special education teacher certification will major in Equity and Education for Early Childhood through sixth grade (EC-6); Equity and Education for fourth through eighth grade (4-8); or Equity and Education for special education (EC-12) and follow the appropriate certification program for the desired level of the certificate. Students who would like to become high school teachers will major (English Language Arts Reading, History, Social Studies, Speech) in the academic area in which certification is desired and add the Minor in Secondary Education following the secondary certification program for this teaching field. For students seeking Mathematics or Science certification, please see UTeachSA program. Students planning to teach Art, Kinesiology (PE), Music, or Spanish will major in the academic areas and follow specialized All-Level certification programs.

Additional information about UTSA certification programs and teacher certification guidelines is available in the Teacher Certification section of this catalog and in the Academic Advising Student Success Center.

Criminal History Policy and Acknowledgement

The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) prepares educators and professionals for fields which require fieldwork, internship, practicum, service-learning, and/or clinical teaching. Placements occur in educational, clinical, and health care facilities; hospitals; and/or medical settings that require a criminal background check. The University of Texas at San Antonio is required to inform students of the requirements set forth by the Texas Occupation Code, Chapter 53, Sections 53.001 through 53.105.

All COEHD prospective students in a licensure or certification program are required to acknowledge that they have been made aware of these requirements and that they have read the COEHD Criminal History Policy. For more information and for completing the acknowledgement form, please visit the Office of Professional Preparation, Assessment, and Accreditation in the College of Education and Human Development.

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Behavioral Science is an interdisciplinary program designed for individuals passionate about understanding human behavior and development and applying this knowledge to educational and therapeutic settings. This program offers a robust curriculum that combines elements of education, counseling, and behavior analysis to prepare students for a variety of professional roles. This degree will also provide access to a variety of employment-ready certificates that students can select to earn in addition to pursuing their degree (see options below). This program is designed to provide broad exposure to a variety of human service careers, and the certificate opportunities give students access points to enter the field(s) of their choosing.

The B.S. in Behavioral Science is for individuals seeking employment in human service-related settings such as health and wellness-related non-profits, public schools, hospitals, and for-profit companies that require a bachelor’s degree. Students can earn certifications (e.g., Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Registered Behavior Technician, Child Life specialist) within the degree program and can choose a general or focused degree plan (e.g., pre-professional counseling, behavior analysis, child-life). In addition, this degree prepares students who wish to pursue professional graduate degrees (e.g., professional counseling, school psychology, behavior analysis).

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of human development, learning theories, counseling techniques, and principles of behavior analysis. They will develop practical skills through hands-on experiences, research projects, and community engagement activities. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in:

  • Education
  • Counseling centers, mental health facilities, and agencies treating substance use disorders
  • Behavioral health facilities and clinics
  • Non-profit organizations focused on education and mental health

This program also serves as a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue master's degrees in the following fields. Click each program name to review the respective Graduate Catalog content.

Key program areas include:

  • Human growth and development
  • Learning and educational psychology
  • Substance use disorder and counseling theories and practices
  • Behavioral assessment and intervention
  • Ethical and professional issues in the practice of Behavioral Science

Through a combination of theoretical coursework and practical experiences, graduates of this program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a positive impact in educational and therapeutic settings.

The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree is 120. This includes 42 semester credit hours of Core Curriculum requirements, 21 hours of lower-division coursework, and 39 hours of upper-division coursework.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)

Students seeking the B.S. degree in Behavioral Science must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements.

For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements.

Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements

First Year Experience Requirement (3 semester credit hours)

All students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AIS 1203Academic Introduction and Strategies (core component area 090)3
AIS 1213AIS: Architecture, Construction, and Planning (core component area 090)3
AIS 1223AIS: Arts and Humanities (core component area 090)3
AIS 1233AIS: Business (core component area 090)3
AIS 1243AIS: Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences (core component area 090)3
AIS 1253AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core component area 090)3
AIS 1263AIS: Life and Health Sciences (core component area 090)3
AIS 1273AIS: Social Sciences and Public Policy (core component area 090)3

Communication (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

WRC 1013Freshman Composition I (TCCN: ENGL 1301)3
WRC 1023Freshman Composition II (TCCN: ENGL 1302)3

Mathematics (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

CS 1173Data Analysis and Visualization3
MAT 1023College Algebra with Applications (TCCN: MATH 1314)3
MAT 1043Quantitative Reasoning (TCCN: MATH 1332)3
MAT 1053Mathematics for Business (TCCN: MATH 1324)3
MAT 1073Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (TCCN: MATH 1314)3
MAT 1093Precalculus (TCCN: MATH 2312)3
MAT 1133Calculus for Business (TCCN: MATH 1325)3
MAT 1193Calculus for the Biosciences (TCCN: MATH 2313)3
MAT 1213Calculus I (TCCN: MATH 2313)3
STA 1053Basic Statistics (TCCN: MATH 1342)3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

ANT 2033Introduction to Biological Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2301)3
AST 1013Introduction to Astronomy (TCCN: ASTR 1303)3
AST 1033Exploration of the Solar System (TCCN: ASTR 1304)3
BIO 1203Biosciences I for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1306)3
BIO 1223Biosciences II for Science Majors (TCCN: BIOL 1307)3
BIO 1233Contemporary Biology I (TCCN: BIOL 1308)3
BIO 1243Contemporary Biology II (TCCN: BIOL 1309)3
CHE 1083Introduction to the Molecular Structure of Matter3
CHE 1093Introduction to Molecular Transformations3
ES 1113Environmental Botany (TCCN: BIOL 1311)3
ES 1123Environmental Zoology (TCCN: BIOL 1313)3
ES 1213Environmental Geology (TCCN: GEOL 1305)3
ES 2013Introduction to Environmental Science I (TCCN: ENVR 1301)3
ES 2023Introduction to Environmental Science II (TCCN: ENVR 1302)3
GEO 1013The Third Planet (TCCN: GEOL 1301)3
GEO 1033Geology of North American National Parks (TCCN: GEOL 1302)3
GEO 1123Life Through Time (TCCN: GEOL 1304)3
GES 2613Intro to Physical Geography (TCCN: GEOG 1301)3
NDT 2043Introduction to Nutritional Sciences3
PHY 1943Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (TCCN: PHYS 2325)3
PHY 1963Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (TCCN: PHYS 2326)3

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AAS 2013Introduction to African American Studies3
AAS 2113African American Culture, Leadership and Social Issues3
ANT 2063Language, Thought, and Culture3
ARC 1113Introduction to the Built Environment (TCCN: ARCH 1311)3
ARC 2423Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Renaissance to 19th Century (TCCN: ARCH 1302)3
CHN 1014Elementary Chinese I (TCCN: CHIN 1411)4
CLA 2013Introduction to Ancient Greece3
CLA 2023Introduction to Ancient Rome3
CLA 2323Classical Mythology3
COM 2313Introduction to Media Studies3
CSH 1103Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture I (TCCN: ENGL 2332)3
CSH 1113Literary Masterpieces of Western Culture II (TCCN: ENGL 2333)3
CSH 1213Topics in World Cultures (TCCN: HUMA 2323)3
CSH 2113The Foreign Film3
ENG 2013Introduction to Literature (TCCN: ENGL 2341)3
ENG 2023Literature and Film3
ENG 2213Literary Criticism and Analysis3
ENG 2383Multiethnic Literatures of the United States3
ENG 2423Literature of Texas and the Southwest3
ENG 2443Persuasion and Rhetoric3
FRN 1014Elementary French I (TCCN: FREN 1411)4
FRN 2333French Literature in English Translation3
GER 1014Elementary German I (TCCN: GERM 1411)4
GER 2333German Literature in English Translation3
GES 1023World Regions and Global Change (TCCN: GEOG 1303)3
GLA 1013US in Global Context3
GRK 1114Introductory Classical Greek I4
HIS 2123Introduction to World Civilization to the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2321)3
HIS 2133Introduction to World Civilization since the Fifteenth Century (TCCN: HIST 2322)3
HIS 2533Introduction to Latin American Civilization3
HIS 2543Introduction to Islamic Civilization3
HIS 2553Introduction to East Asian Civilization3
HIS 2573Introduction to African Civilization3
HIS 2583Introduction to South Asian Civilization3
HUM 2093World Religions (TCCN: PHIL 1304)3
ITL 1014Elementary Italian I (TCCN: ITAL 1411)4
ITL 2333Italian Literature in English Translation3
JPN 1014Elementary Japanese I (TCCN: JAPN 1411)4
LAT 1114Introductory Latin I (TCCN: LATI 1411)4
MAS 2013Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies (TCCN: HUMA 1305)3
PHI 1043Critical Thinking (TCCN: PHIL 2303)3
PHI 2013Basic Philosophical Problems (TCCN: PHIL 1301)3
PHI 2023Introduction to Ancient Philosophy (TCCN: PHIL 2316)3
PHI 2033Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy3
PHI 2093Philosophy of The Americas3
PHI 2123Contemporary Moral Issues3
RUS 1014Elementary Russian I (TCCN: RUSS 1411)4
RUS 2333Russian Literature in English Translation3
SPN 1014Elementary Spanish I (TCCN: SPAN 1411)4
SPN 2333Hispanic Literature in English Translation3
WGSS 2013Introduction to Women’s Studies3
WGSS 2023Introduction to LGBTQ Studies3

Creative Arts (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AHC 1113Art History: Prehistory-1350 (TCCN: ARTS 1303)3
AHC 1123Art History: 1350-Present (TCCN: ARTS 1304)3
ARC 1513Great Buildings and Cities of the World3
ARC 2413Global History of Architecture and Urbanism: Prehistory to Medieval (TCCN: ARCH 1301)3
ART 1103Introduction to Visual Arts (TCCN: ARTS 1301)3
ART 1113Image Culture3
BBL 2023Latino Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)3
CLA 2033Introduction to Classical Literature3
DAN 2003Introduction to Dance (TCCN: DANC 2303)3
HUM 2023Introduction to the Humanities I (TCCN: HUMA 1301)3
HUM 2033Introduction to the Humanities II (TCCN: HUMA 1302)3
HUM 2053History of Film (TCCN: HUMA 1315)3
MAS 2023Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions (TCCN: HUMA 1311)3
MUS 2243World Music in Society3
MUS 2633American Roots Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)3
MUS 2653Music in Culture3
MUS 2663History and Styles of Jazz (TCCN: MUSI 1310)3
MUS 2673History and Styles of Popular Music (TCCN: MUSI 1310)3
MUS 2683History and Styles of Western Art Music (TCCN: MUSI 1306)3
MUS 2713History of Recorded Music3
MUS 2733History of the American Musical Theater3
MUS 2743Music and Film3
PHI 2073Philosophy of Art3

American History (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

HIS 1043United States History: Pre-Columbus to Civil War Era (TCCN: HIST 1301)3
HIS 1053United States History: Civil War Era to Present (TCCN: HIST 1302)3
HIS 2053Texas History (TCCN: HIST 2301)3

Government-Political Science (6 semester credit hours)

Students must complete two of the following courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours:

POL 1013Introduction to American Politics (TCCN: GOVT 2305)3
and one of the following two courses:
POL 1133Texas Politics and Society (TCCN: GOVT 2306)3
POL 1213Civil Rights in Texas and America (TCCN: GOVT 2306)3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete one of the following courses, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

AMS 2043Approaches to American Culture3
ANT 1013Introduction to Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2346)3
ANT 2043Introduction to Archaeology (TCCN: ANTH 2302)3
ANT 2053Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (TCCN: ANTH 2351)3
BBL 2003Language, Culture, and Society (TCCN: ANTH 2351)3
BBL 2243Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences (TCCN: ANTH 2351)3
CRJ 1113The American Criminal Justice System (TCCN: CRIJ 1301)3
ECO 2003Economic Principles and Issues (TCCN: ECON 1301)3
ECO 2023Introductory Microeconomics (TCCN: ECON 2302)3
EGR 1343The Impact of Modern Technologies on Society3
ES 1003Survey Topics in Environmental Studies3
GES 1013Fundamentals of Geography3
GES 2623Human Geography: People, Place, Culture (TCCN: GEOG 1302)3
HTH 2413Introduction to Community and Public Health3
HTH 2513Personal Health (TCCN: PHED 1304)3
IDS 2113Society and Social Issues3
KIN 2123Exercise as Medicine (TCCN: KINE 1338)3
NDRB 1033Drugs and Society (TCCN: PHED 1346)3
PSY 1013Introduction to Psychology (TCCN: PSYC 2301)3
REGS 2003Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice3
SOC 1013Introduction to Sociology (TCCN: SOCI 1301)3
SOC 2013Social Problems (TCCN: SOCI 1306)3
SOC 2023Social Context of Drug Use (TCCN: SOCI 2340)3
SWK 1013Introduction to Social Work3

Component Area Option (CAO) (3 semester credit hours)

Students must complete either one of the following courses or any additional Core Curriculum course not previously used to satisfy a core component area requirement, for a total of 3 semester credit hours:

COM 2113Public Speaking (core component area 091, TCCN: SPCH 1315)3
EGR 1403Technical Communication (core component area 091)3
ENG 2413Technical Writing (core component area 091, TCCN: ENGL 2311)3
PAD 1113Public Administration and Policy in American Society (core component area 097)3
PHI 2043Introductory Logic (core component area 092, TCCN: PHIL 2303)3
Core Curriculum Component Area Requirements
First Year Experience Requirement 3
Communication 6
Mathematics 3
Life and Physical Sciences 6
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3
Creative Arts 3
American History 6
Government-Political Science 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Component Area Option 3
Total Credit Hours 42

Degree Requirements

A. Lower-Division Required Courses21
COU 2043
Introduction to Pre-Professional Counseling *
Diversity in Early Childhood
Introduction to Behavior Technician
Introduction to Behavior Health
Learning How to Learn: Strategies for College and Career Success
EHD 1023
Introduction to Child Life Sciences *
EHD 1033
Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences *
B. Upper-Division Required Courses18
Helping Skills
Motivation
Sharknado: What a popular movie and natural disaster can teach us about human behavior
EHD 4553
Research in Behavioral Science *
EHD 4563
Field Work I: Behavioral Sciences *
EHD 4573
Field Work II: Behavioral Sciences *
C. Track Coursework21
Complete 21 semester credit hours from a track listed below.
D. Electives18
Complete up to 18 semester credit hours of free electives.
Total Credit Hours78

Track Coursework

Each Behavioral Science major will be required to select at least one track from below. Each track requires 21 semester credit hours of coursework.

Behavioral Science Track

A. Required Behavioral Science Track Courses9
COU 3583
Family and Life Systems in Behavioral Health *
Autism
Introduction to Behavior Analysis
B. Major Electives12
Complete 12 semester credit hours of EHD, EDP, or COU coursework.
See additional recommended electives below:
Intersectionality
Introduction to Leadership
Introduction to School Psychology
Chicana/x Queer Communities, Identities and Theories
Si se puede! Latino Leadership, Activism and Organizing
Black and Brown Youth Resistance
Total Credit Hours21

Applied Behavior Analysis Track

A. Required Applied Behavior Analysis Track Courses15
Autism
Introduction to Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analytic Intervention and Treatment
Advanced Behavior Analysis
Memory
B. Major Electives6
Complete 6 semester credit hours of EHD, EDP, or COU coursework.
See additional recommended electives below:
Intersectionality
Introduction to Leadership
Introduction to School Psychology
Chicana/x Queer Communities, Identities and Theories
Si se puede! Latino Leadership, Activism and Organizing
Black and Brown Youth Resistance
Total Credit Hours21

Addiction Sciences Track

A. Required Addiction Sciences Track Courses18
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
COU 3303
Introduction to Addictions *
COU 3313
Addiction Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatment *
COU 3323
Addiction Application and Readiness to Practice in Behavioral Health *
COU 3583
Family and Life Systems in Behavioral Health *
EHD 3013
Loss and Bereavement in Behavioral Health *
B. Major Electives3
Complete 3 semester credit hours of EHD, EDP, or COU coursework.
See additional recommended electives below:
Intersectionality
Introduction to Leadership
Introduction to School Psychology
Chicana/x Queer Communities, Identities and Theories
Si se puede! Latino Leadership, Activism and Organizing
Black and Brown Youth Resistance
Total Credit Hours21

Child Life Sciences Track

A. Required Child Life Sciences Track Courses21
COU 3513
Therapeutic Play in Child Life Science *
COU 3583
Family and Life Systems in Behavioral Health *
Introduction to Behavior Analysis
Behavior Analytic Intervention and Treatment
Advanced Behavior Analysis
EHD 3013
Loss and Bereavement in Behavioral Health *
EHD 3413
Child Development in Behavioral Health *
Total Credit Hours21

*New Counseling (COU) Courses

COU 2043. Introduction to Pre-Professional Counseling. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides an overview of pre-professional and professional counseling careers, roles, functions, ethics, and ways of helping within a diverse society. Content includes the history and philosophy of counseling and models for understanding and treating clients including intervention, prevention, and advocacy. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; EHPA $20.

COU 3303. Introduction to Addictions. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is designed as an introduction to substance and addictive disorders. Covered concepts include addiction types, biopsychosocial-spiritual impacts, intersectional addiction experiences, legal and ethical impacts, evidence-based intervention, prevention, and advocacy for persons with addictions and their families within a behavioral health context. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

COU 3313. Addiction Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatment. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course explores the diagnosis and treatment of substance and addictive disorders classified within the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11. Topics include holistic assessment, addiction etiology, addiction prognosis, addiction diagnosis with attention to co-occurring disorders, under/over diagnosis, levels of care, treatment types, individual and systemic interventions, prevention, cultural impacts, psychopharmacology, and integrated behavioral health. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

COU 3323. Addiction Application and Readiness to Practice in Behavioral Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is designed to prepare students for their required field experience in behavioral health as part of their degree requirements. Course content will address essential roles and functions, appropriate ethical and legal behaviors, and professionalism within behavioral healthcare systems. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

COU 3513. Therapeutic Play in Child Life Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course offers an introduction to a therapeutic approach designed to help children express themselves and address emotional and psychological issues through play. Students will explore the theoretical foundations of play therapy, including its historical development and key models of application. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

COU 3583. Family and Life Systems in Behavioral Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is an introduction to the theories of family and life systems that shape individual and group behaviors. Content focuses on how systems work, individually and in tandem, and their impact on individuals, groups, and the ways in which professional helpers can intervene. Timely concerns such as healthcare, addiction, trauma, and culture are integrated to highlight differential experiences, resources, and access to care in US society. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

*New Education and Human Development (EHD) Courses

EHD 1023. Introduction to Child Life Sciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides a foundational understanding of the Child Life Specialist (CLS) profession. Students will explore the role of the CLS in healthcare settings, focusing on providing psychosocial support to children and their families during medical procedures, hospitalization, and illness. Course Fee: STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; EHPA $20.

EHD 1033. Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course offers an exploration into the fundamental principles and methodologies of behavioral science, a multidisciplinary field that seeks to understand the connection between human behavior, cognition, and the environment. Students will be exposed to theories and concepts from psychology, counseling, and education to gain insights into individual and group behavior. Course Fee: STSH $30.81; EHPA $20.00; DL01 $75.00; LRH1 $20.54.

EHD 3013. Loss and Bereavement in Behavioral Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

The purpose of this course is to explore the types, processes, and implications of grief, loss, and bereavement within their cultural context on individuals, families, and systems. Content includes direct and ambiguous loss, types of grief, stages of death and dying, systemic impacts, and behavioral health interventions. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

EHD 3413. Child Development in Behavioral Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course explores child development from infancy through adolescence. Students will examine the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of children. Emphasis will be placed on understanding developmental variations and creating supportive environments to foster development. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

EHD 4553. Research in Behavioral Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides exposure to conducting research within the field of behavioral science. Designed for undergraduate students, the course guides participants through key features of research process, including: formulating research questions, measurement considerations, research design, data analysis, and methods of communicating findings. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

EHD 4563. Field Work I: Behavioral Sciences. (1-6) 3 Credit Hours.

This course provides students with foundational skills and practical experience in applying behavioral science principles to real-world career settings. This course emphasizes the development of essential skills for effective fieldwork in various applied contexts, such as community organizations, schools, or healthcare settings. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

EHD 4573. Field Work II: Behavioral Sciences. (1-6) 3 Credit Hours.

This course builds on foundational skills from Field work I, focusing on advanced applications and more complex fieldwork scenarios. This course emphasizes the integration of behavioral science concepts into advanced practical settings and the evaluation of interventions. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.

Course Sequence Guide for B.S. degree in Behavioral Science

This course sequence guide is designed to assist students in completing their UTSA undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample course guide. Students must satisfy other requirements in their catalog and meet with their academic advisor for an individualized degree plan. Progress within this guide depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation, student time management, work obligations, and individual financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during Summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.

B.S. degree in Behavioral Science - Behavioral Science Track - Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1253 AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core) 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (core)
or Quantitative Reasoning
or Basic Statistics
3
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (core)
or Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions
3
EHD 1033Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences * 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics (core) 3
EDP 2113 Learning How to Learn: Strategies for College and Career Success (major) 3
EDP 1333 Introduction to Behavior Technician (major) 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (core)
or Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
or Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences
3
BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (core) 3
COM 2113 Public Speaking (core) 3
EHD 1023Introduction to Child Life Sciences * 3
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (core)
or Texas Politics and Society
3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 2043Introduction to Pre-Professional Counseling * 3
ECE 2123 Diversity in Early Childhood (major) 3
EDP 2003 Introduction to Behavior Health (major) 3
EDP 3673 Introduction to Behavior Analysis (Concentration) 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
COU 3583Family and Life Systems in Behavioral Health * 3
EDP 3513 Autism (Concentration) 3
ES 2013 Introduction to Environmental Science I (core) 3
American History (core) 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 3103 Helping Skills (major) 3
EDP 4693 Sharknado: What a popular movie and natural disaster can teach us about human behavior (major) 3
EHD 4553Research in Behavioral Science * 3
American History (core) 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies (core)
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
EHD 4563Field Work I: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
EDP 3503 Motivation (major) 3
EHD 4573Field Work II: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

B.S. degree in Behavioral Science - Applied Behavior Analysis Track - Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1253 AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core) 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (core)
or Quantitative Reasoning
or Basic Statistics
3
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (core)
or Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions
3
EHD 1033Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences * 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics (core) 3
EDP 2113 Learning How to Learn: Strategies for College and Career Success (major) 3
EDP 1333 Introduction to Behavior Technician (major) 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (core)
or Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
or Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences
3
BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (core) 3
COM 2113 Public Speaking (core) 3
EHD 1023Introduction to Child Life Sciences * 3
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (core)
or Texas Politics and Society
3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 2043Introduction to Pre-Professional Counseling * 3
ECE 2123 Diversity in Early Childhood (major) 3
EDP 2003 Introduction to Behavior Health (major) 3
EDP 3673 Introduction to Behavior Analysis (Concentration) 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
EDP 3513 Autism (Concentration) 3
EDP 3693 Behavior Analytic Intervention and Treatment (Concentration) 3
ES 2013 Introduction to Environmental Science I (core) 3
American History (core) 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 3103 Helping Skills (major) 3
EDP 4693 Sharknado: What a popular movie and natural disaster can teach us about human behavior (major) 3
EDP 4713 Memory 3
EHD 4553Research in Behavioral Science * 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies (core)
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
EHD 4563Field Work I: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Major Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
EDP 3503 Motivation (major) 3
EDP 4683 Advanced Behavior Analysis (Concentration) 3
EHD 4573Field Work II: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

B.S. degree in Behavioral Science - Addiction Sciences Track - Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1253 AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core) 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (core)
or Quantitative Reasoning
or Basic Statistics
3
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (core)
or Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions
3
EHD 1033Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences * 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics (core) 3
EDP 2113 Learning How to Learn: Strategies for College and Career Success (major) 3
EDP 1333 Introduction to Behavior Technician (major) 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (core)
or Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
or Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences
3
BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (core) 3
COM 2113 Public Speaking (core) 3
EHD 1023Introduction to Child Life Sciences * 3
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (core)
or Texas Politics and Society
3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 2043Introduction to Pre-Professional Counseling * 3
COU 3203 Child Abuse and Domestic Violence (Concentration) 3
COU 3303Introduction to Addictions * 3
ECE 2123 Diversity in Early Childhood (major) 3
EDP 2003 Introduction to Behavior Health (major) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
ES 2013 Introduction to Environmental Science I (core) 3
COU 3313Addiction Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatment * 3
COU 3323Addiction Application and Readiness to Practice in Behavioral Health * 3
American History (core) 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 3103 Helping Skills (major) 3
COU 3583Family and Life Systems in Behavioral Health * 3
EHD 3013Loss and Bereavement in Behavioral Health * 3
EHD 4553Research in Behavioral Science * 3
EDP 4693 Sharknado: What a popular movie and natural disaster can teach us about human behavior (major) 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies (core)
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
EHD 4563Field Work I: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
EDP 3503 Motivation (major) 3
EHD 4573Field Work II: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

 B.S. degree in Behavioral Science - Child Life Sciences Track - Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
AIS 1253 AIS: Interdisciplinary Education (core) 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (core) 3
MAT 1023
College Algebra with Applications (core)
or Quantitative Reasoning
or Basic Statistics
3
BBL 2023
Latino Cultural Expressions (core)
or Latina/x/o Cultural Expressions
3
EHD 1033Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences * 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (core) 3
POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics (core) 3
EDP 2113 Learning How to Learn: Strategies for College and Career Success (major) 3
EDP 1333 Introduction to Behavior Technician (major) 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Year
Fall
BBL 2003
Language, Culture, and Society (core)
or Intersectional Approaches to Social Justice
or Bilingual Families, Communities, and Schools: National and Transnational Experiences
3
BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (core) 3
COM 2113 Public Speaking (core) 3
POL 1213
Civil Rights in Texas and America (core)
or Texas Politics and Society
3
EHD 1023Introduction to Child Life Sciences * 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 2043Introduction to Pre-Professional Counseling * 3
COU 3513Therapeutic Play in Child Life Science * 3
ECE 2123 Diversity in Early Childhood (major) 3
EDP 2003 Introduction to Behavior Health (major) 3
EDP 3673 Introduction to Behavior Analysis (Concentration) 3
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
ES 2013 Introduction to Environmental Science I (core) 3
COU 3583Family and Life Systems in Behavioral Health * 3
EDP 4683 Advanced Behavior Analysis (Concentration) 3
EHD 3013Loss and Bereavement in Behavioral Health * 3
American History (core) 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
COU 3103 Helping Skills (major) 3
EDP 3693 Behavior Analytic Intervention and Treatment (Concentration) 3
EDP 4693 Sharknado: What a popular movie and natural disaster can teach us about human behavior (major) 3
EHD 3413Child Development in Behavioral Health * 3
EHD 4553Research in Behavioral Science * 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AAS 2013
Introduction to African American Studies (core)
or Introduction to Chicana/x/o Studies
or Introduction to Women's Studies
or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies
3
EHD 4563Field Work I: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
EDP 3503 Motivation (major) 3
EHD 4573Field Work II: Behavioral Sciences * 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120

Education and Human Development (EHD) Courses

EHD 1100. COEHD Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

A semester-long opportunity for skill building and application such as self, social, and situational awareness. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member or mentor. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 1200. COEHD Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 1300. COEHD Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovering, investigating, and communicating findings. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 1400. COEHD Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

An international or other “away” from UTSA experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 1500. COEHD Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience and develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by a faculty member or community partner. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 4100. COEHD Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

A semester-long opportunity for skill building and application such as self, social, and situational awareness. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member or mentor. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 4200. COEHD Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 4300. COEHD Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovering, investigating, and communicating findings. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 4400. COEHD Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

An international or other “away” from UTSA experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.

EHD 4500. COEHD Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.

An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience and develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by a faculty member or community partner. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.