Antioch University Santa Barbara’s B.A. program has four structured areas of concentration — similar to majors. In addition to Applied Psychology, Business Management & Entrepreneurship, and Child, Family, & Society concentrations, through our Liberal Arts concentration you can customize your program to stretch your career in a new direction or fuel your enthusiasm for a specialized academic focus.
To provide a basic foundation of core competencies, the following courses are required for all concentrations:
LBS302 Educational Foundations and Academic Planning
COM310 Academic Writing
LBS303A Service Learning in the Community
LBS348 Research Methods and Statistics
LBS308 Capstone Seminar
Students must earn at least 30 units in their declared area of concentration. Click on the tabs above to explore the different concentrations.
AUSB’s undergraduate concentration in Applied Psychology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the theory and practice of psychology. A strong emphasis is placed on the contexts that influence the behavior and development of children, adolescents, adults and families.
The intensive and well-rounded curriculum also provides an excellent foundation for continued graduate study in clinical psychology as well as other psychology related areas.
Building upon Antioch University’s long history and tradition of experiential learning, our faculty brings real world experience and context to the classroom. Our Psychology faculty includes professionals from the fields of clinical and counseling psychology who practice in both private and organizational settings.
Applied Psychology Courses *
PSY340 Theories of Personality
PSY327 Child and Adolescent Development
PSY343 Theories of Learning and Cognition
PSY344 Social Psychology
PSY320 Counseling Theory and Techniques
PSY345 Community Psychology and Social Change
PSY361 Adult Development and Aging
LBS369 Ethics and Legal Issues in Human Services
PSY368 Family Systems and Family Therapy
PSY362 Psychopathology
PSY363 Clinical Assessment & Intervention
PSY364 Principles of Group Counseling
PSY313 Cultural Competence in Human Services
PSY365 Crisis Assessment & Response
PSY366 Clinical Skills: Adults
PSY367 Clinical Skills: Children & Adolescents
* Students are required to have taken General Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction as pre-requisites to the Antioch concentration in Applied Psychology.
Whether the goal is a job promotion or a brand new career – AUSB’s undergraduate concentration in Business Management & Entrepreneurship is designed to provide the skills, knowledge and core competencies needed for success.
Starting with a foundation of sound management and business theory, students can take their learning one step further through the application of those concepts in the real world. Internships, practica and independent study give students the opportunity to gain practical experience and network in their local communities.
Building upon Antioch University’s long history and tradition of experiential learning, our faculty brings real world experience and context to the classroom. Our Business faculty includes professionals from all areas of the business world, including corporate and not-for-profit.
Business & Entrepreneurship Courses *
MGT368 Principles of Management
MGT369A Budgets and Finance
MGT347 Public Policy
MFT364 Human Resource Management
MGT374 Organizational Strategy and Culture
MGT375 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
MGT366A Marketing Principles and Practices
COM355 Intercultural Communication
MGT377 e-Commerce and e-Business
MGT378 Entrepreneurship
MGT376 Sustainable Business Practices
MGT380 Web Marketing Applications: Social Media Marketing
MGT381 Small Business Development
MGT382 Innovation and Business Models
MGT383 Business Statistics and Market Research
MGT373 Technology and Business
* Prerequisite: Accounting
AUSB’s concentration in Child, Family and Society provides a responsive educational program for experienced early educators or those just beginning their career. Antioch’s experiential approach recognizes the value of life experience while offering carefully sequenced courses designed to challenge assumptions, enhance knowledge and promote critical participation in the field.
CFS takes a systems approach to the important role of families and schools as nurturing settings to support thriving child development, in a fast changing society. Within a community of learners, CFS students will explore contemporary issues in early childhood education (ECE), child development and learning theory, inquiry and contemporary research in ECE, models of early education, developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children and the important laws and requirements related to the field. Specific focus will be given to the partnership between families and school settings, access and inclusion, and cultural competence.
With an Antioch University BA degree, concentration in Child Family and Society, you will be prepared to be a leader and advocate for the holistic development of young children in your classroom, your school and your community.
Child, Family, & Society (CFS) Courses
CFS 300 Current Issues in Child, Family & Society
CFS 301 Inquiry Methods
PSY 340 Theories of Personality
CSF 303 Child Psychology
LBS 377A Latino Community in American Society
PSY 343 Theories of Learning and Cognition
CFS 306 Language Acquisition and Development
CFS 304 Models of Early Childhood Education
CFS 305 Curriculum Development for Young Children
COM 358 Group Dynamics
PSY 344 Social Psychology
CFS 310A-E CFS Practica Master’s in Education/Teaching Credential–Early Decider
AUSB bachelor’s students in good standing can apply to the MA in Education & Teacher Credentialing program as a Early Decider. They may be able to apply Education program credits toward their BA degree as part of the Early Decider program.
Through AUSB’s core curricula, students explore the central knowledge and skills of their chosen field or profession to prepare for engagement in meaningful and socially responsible work.
Students who prefer to engage in a broad spectrum of studies may choose a Liberal Arts concentration which prepares them to think critically from multiple perspectives and enables them to take responsibility as citizens in an increasingly complex society.
AUSB’s Liberal Arts concentration provides an innovative, student-centered approach to education – focusing on the acquisition of key intellectual tools designed to increase personal awareness, foster individual and social creativity, and encourage professional development and socially responsible thought and action.
Recommended Liberal Arts Courses
The following course of study is recommended for the Liberal Arts concentration in order to provide a broad based education across academic disciplines.
LBS345 Environmental Studies/Ecology
LBS331 Multiculturalism and American Politics
LBS370B Social Movements
LBS346 Africa in World History
LBS382 Inner Landscape of Art
LBS377A Latino Community in American Society
LBS367 Ethical Issues in Contemporary Society
LBS378 Racism & Sexism in America
LBS339 Personal Journal
LBS332 Varied Visions or
LBS338 Love and Conflict
PSY334 Theories of Learning & Cognition or
PSY340 Theories of Personality or
PSY344 Social Psychology
COM310 Academic Writing or
COM313 Creative Writing or
COM319 Creative Non-Fiction Writing
COM356 Dyadic Communication or
COM358 Group Dynamics or
COM355 Intercultural Communication
MGT368 Principles of Management or
MGT366A Marketing Principles and Applications or
MGT374 Organizational Strategy and Culture
