At its core, behavioral science is the study of human behavior. It can be applied to many different career paths including management, data analysis, counseling, consumer science, law enforcement, and healthcare. Programs in this field may be broad in scope or may focus on a specific application.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.