Bachelor of Science in Behavior & Health at Boston University

The Behavior & Health major is offered through the Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. The interdisciplinary program prepares students for entry-level positions working in a variety of healthcare settings, educational programs, and social and human service organizations. Students are well prepared to pursue graduate professional education in medicine, physician assistance, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, public health, behavioral medicine, special education, and psychological counseling, as well as graduate studies in a variety of different fields. Graduates of the program have been accepted into top graduate schools in occupational therapy, public health, medical studies, nursing, and related fields.

Students will integrate concepts from social and biological sciences, learning essential skills such as critical thinking, research, communication, and cultural humility. In consultation with their advisor, students define a specific focus for their studies (specialty electives) by their junior year. This focus may include a related minor (deaf studies, public health, psychology, special education, etc.), be tied to a specific professional career goal (research, fulfilling graduate school requirements, etc.), or represent a core area of interest that the student proposes to study in more depth (addiction, family & children, etc.). The program culminates in a practicum wherein students gain hands-on experience in an area of healthcare of their choosing.