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Drury GO Bachelor of Science in Behavioral & Community Health

Study the psychological, social, and environmental factors that shape community health. Earn a bachelor’s degree in the evening at a Drury GO campus or fully online, with rolling admissions and no GPA requirement.

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AT A GLANCE

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$342
Cost per credit hour, seated or online
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3 ways to attend
Monett, St. Robert, or fully online
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8 and 16-week terms
Check Important Dates below
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Missouri FastTrack eligible

About the program

Understand the factors that shape community health

The Drury GO Bachelor of Science in Behavioral and Community Health teaches you how psychological, social, cultural, economic, and environmental circumstances affect a person’s chance at a healthy life. The major covers health behavior, mental illness and addiction, social epidemiology, ethics, research methods, data analysis, and community outreach.

You prepare to work with individuals, groups, and families in health behavior programs, mental health centers, social service agencies, wellness centers, research centers, media organizations, and city, state, and national health departments.

If you plan to become a substance abuse counselor, the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) considers the B.S. in Behavioral and Community Health an applicable degree, which reduces other credentialing requirements. You take evening classes at a Drury GO campus in Monett or St. Robert, or you complete the degree online. Terms run 8 or 16 weeks, and Drury GO evaluates prior college coursework, military training, and professional licensure for transfer credit.

Program Outcomes

After completing the program, you will be able to:

  • Knowledge: Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the behavioral sciences and how these apply to behavioral phenomena.
  • Critical Thinking: Use the scientific approach, skeptical inquiry, and critical thinking to solve problems related to behavior, institutions, and organizations.
  • Ethics & Diversity: Develop ethically and socially responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity.
  • Communication: Demonstrate competence in writing and oral communication.
  • Career Readiness: Optimize career readiness by using disciplinary content and developing effective self-reflection, project-management skills, and teamwork skills.

Career Outcomes

Jobs in social and community service management are projected to grow 7.2% nationally by 2035. The national median annual wage is $80,390, and the Missouri median is $71,970.

Career Path Projected Growth Median Annual Wage
Social Work 6.2% $61,780
Fundraising 5.4% $125,470
Medical & Health Services Management 24.2% $123,680
Counseling (substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health) 18.4% $59,350
Probation & Correctional Treatment Work 3% $66,270

National median annual pay for the closest occupations, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography, and degree field, affect career outcomes. Drury does not guarantee a job, promotion, or salary increase.

Tuition & Fees

$342

COST PER CREDIT HOUR

Tuition is $342 per credit hour for seated and online Drury GO courses. This program is eligible for Missouri FastTrack. Fees include a $38 student fee per semester, a $13 student technology fee per credit hour, and a one-time $110 graduation fee. Program-specific fees may apply.

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Required courses

Psychology (21 hrs.)

Sociology (9 hrs.)

Additional Core Courses (18 hrs.)

  • CRIM 310 Child Abuse/Neglect 3 hrs.
  • PHIL 305 Ethical Issues in Health Care 3 hrs.
  • LDST 400 Grant Writing 3 hrs.
  • BSCI 272 Methods in Social Science Research 3 hrs.
  • BSCI 274 Statistical Foundations for Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs.
  • BSCI 495 Senior Capstone 3 hrs.
Download the Four Year Graduation Plan

Important Dates

Drury GO offers rolling admissions with multiple start dates each year. Register by the deadline listed for your term.

TERM BEGIN DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Fall 2026, B Block (8-week) October 19 October 16
Spring 2027, Full Semester (16-week) January 11 January 8
Spring 2027, A Block (8-week) January 11 January 8
Spring 2027, A Block (8-week) March 15 March 12
Summer 2027, Full Term (8-week) June 1 May 28
Summer 2027, A Block June 1 May 28
Summer 2027, B Block July 6 July 2

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Behavioral & Community Health degree cost?

Tuition is $342 per credit hour for seated and online Drury GO courses. Fees add a $38 student fee per semester and a $13 student technology fee per credit hour, plus a one-time $110 graduation fee. At $342 per credit hour, the 48 credit hours in the major total $16,416 in tuition before transfer credit, other degree requirements, and fees. Use the estimated cost tool on the Drury GO Tuition and Financial Aid page for a personal estimate.

When can I start the program?

Drury GO starts new 8-week blocks and 16-week semesters throughout the year, and rolling admissions let you apply at any time. The Important Dates calendar on this page lists the next new term.

What are the admission requirements, and can I transfer credit?

Drury GO has rolling admissions and no GPA requirement for admission. Drury GO evaluates prior college coursework, military training, and professional licensure for transfer credit, which can shorten your time to graduation. Apply online at any time and choose your start term from the Important Dates calendar.

How long does the program take?

Drury GO terms run 8 or 16 weeks, so your timeline depends on how many courses you take each term and how much transfer credit you bring. Download the Four Year Graduation Plan from this page to map your courses.

What can I do with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral & Community Health?

Graduates work in health behavior programs, mental health centers, social service agencies, wellness centers, research centers, media organizations, and city, state, and national health departments. Career paths tied to the degree include social work, counseling, medical and health services management, fundraising, and probation and correctional treatment work. The career table on this page lists median annual wages between $61,780 and $125,470, depending on the path.

Does this degree count toward substance abuse counselor credentialing in Missouri?

The Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) considers the Drury GO B.S. in Behavioral & Community Health an applicable degree, which reduces other credentialing requirements for applicants who want to become substance abuse counselors. The MCB sets its own rules, so confirm current requirements with the board and your Drury GO advisor before you plan your path.

Where can I take Behavioral & Community Health classes?

Drury GO offers the degree at campuses in Monett or St. Robert, as well as fully online. Drury GO assigns each student to a campus region or the online region based on the county where the student lives, and each region has its own advisors.

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