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Nexford University Transfer Credit · Social Science 110

Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford.

Earn this Nexford University equivalency through UPI Study's Ethics in the Social Sciences — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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Ethics in the Social Sciences — transfers as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford University
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Ethics in the Social Sciences
Social Science 110 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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Nexford University recognizes as
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed)
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: GEN ED
DEAC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Nexford University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Nexford
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of ethics in the social sciences, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Discuss morality, ethics, and values from diverse perspectives; explore prominent theories such as Kohlberg's stages and Gilligan's gender-based approach to moral development
  • ✓Analyze the distinction between consequentialist and non-consequentialist moral viewpoints
  • ✓Examine the historical and cultural foundations of ethical theories worldwide
  • ✓Apply ethical principles to professional practices in social science fields like counseling and psychology
  • ✓Develop skills in ethical decision-making and navigate complex ethical dilemmas in various contexts.
📚Major topics covered
Understanding Morality & Moral Theories Kohlberg's & Gilligan's Moral Development Consequentialist & Non-Consequentialist Ethics Western, Eastern & Global Ethical Theories Ethics in Professional Social Science Practice ACA, NASW & APA Codes of Ethics Models for Ethical Decision-Making Counseling Diverse & Vulnerable Populations Ethics in Social Science Research Human Subject Research & the Belmont Report Informed Consent & Participant Protection Data Practices, HIPAA & Telehealth Ethics Intellectual Property & Academic Integrity Plagiarism, Copyright & Research Misconduct Psychology & the Law (Tarasoff Case Study) Autonomy & Self-Determination in Counseling Ethical Issues in Mental Health & Research
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Nexford University's registrar. Nexford applies the equivalency: Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed).

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$1,170
Credits transferred
30
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15

Savings = credits × $136 (Nexford BBA total $16,320 ÷ 120 credits, US/Canada/China region, from Nexford University Catalog 2026). Nexford credit awards are subject to Nexford's transfer credit evaluation per its institutional policies. Rates may vary by region — Group 2 (Finland/Iceland) is $112/cr, Group 3 (Kenya/Egypt/Philippines/Thailand/Indonesia) $74/cr, Group 4 (Nigeria/Ghana) $64/cr.

Frequently asked questions

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📚 About Ethics in the Social Sciences
What is Ethics in the Social Sciences?
Ethics in the Social Sciences is a college-level course that explores human behavior, social patterns, and psychological or sociological frameworks. It is Social Science 110 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to analyze human behavior, apply key theoretical frameworks, evaluate research findings, and think critically about social and psychological phenomena — skills valued in counseling, education, research, and social services.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by NCCRS cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford
What is Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford University?
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) is one of the general education categories required for Nexford's degree programs. It covers coursework in the relevant academic domain — designed to give students broad foundational knowledge as part of a balanced degree. Students must complete a defined number of credits in this category as part of either the Associate or Bachelor's program.
Will Ethics in the Social Sciences fulfill Nexford's Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) requirement?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Nexford University, UPI Study's Ethics in the Social Sciences (3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits) is recognized as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) credit. This appears on the Nexford equivalency chart. The credit posts to your Nexford transcript once UPI Study transmits the official transcript.
What other UPI Study courses also transfer as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) at Nexford?
Several UPI Study courses fulfill Nexford's Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) bucket — including Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, Psychology of Diversity, Psychology of Personality, and more. The complete current list of equivalencies is on the Nexford equivalency chart.
How many Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) credits do I need for my Nexford degree?
Nexford's general education requirements vary between the Associate (60 credits total) and Bachelor's (120 credits total) degrees. Within those, students must complete a defined set of GE credits across multiple categories including Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed). Nexford accepts up to 75% of total degree credits as transfer credit, so you can fill most of your Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) requirement with UPI Study courses. Check Nexford's current academic catalog for exact category minimums.
If I've already filled my Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) requirement, can Ethics in the Social Sciences still count?
Yes — if your Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) category is full, Ethics in the Social Sciences can typically be applied as elective credit at Nexford's discretion, as long as you have not exceeded the 75% (90-credit) transfer maximum for your Bachelor's. Contact Nexford's registrar or your academic advisor to confirm placement before enrolling if you are close to the transfer cap.
🔄 About transferring to Nexford
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Nexford degree?
Nexford University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Nexford under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Nexford.
Do I need to enroll at Nexford first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Nexford enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Nexford when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Nexford?
Once you complete Ethics in the Social Sciences, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Nexford University. Nexford's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed)) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Ethics in the Social Sciences for your Nexford credit.

What is Ethics in the Social Sciences?

Ethics in the Social Sciences looks at how people decide what is right and wrong in fields such as counseling, psychology, social work, and research. It introduces major moral theories, including ideas about moral development, consequentialist and non-consequentialist ethics, and ethical traditions from Western, Eastern, and global perspectives.

How the course teaches you

Ethics in the Social Sciences is a 3-credit course with video-based learning, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, and the grade is split 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you complete the course and your transcript is sent for review, Nexford University can recognize it as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed), which applies as a general-education requirement in programs such as the Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Business Administration.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course helps you think through ethical questions in counseling, psychology, social work, and research, so the skills carry into professional decisions and everyday judgment. At Nexford, that learning can count toward a Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed) inside degree plans like the Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Business Administration, which can help you stay on track toward graduation.

Skills you walk away with

Explain morality, ethics, and values from different perspectivesCompare Kohlberg’s and Gilligan’s approaches to moral developmentDistinguish consequentialist from non-consequentialist ethicsApply ACA, NASW, and APA codes of ethics to practice scenariosUse ethical decision-making models for difficult casesEvaluate ethics in social science research and human subject protectionRecognize issues in counseling diverse and vulnerable populations

Taking this course toward Nexford

After you finish the course, your transcript is reviewed by Nexford University as part of its free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation. If accepted, Nexford applies the course as Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed), which means it satisfies a general-education requirement rather than a program-major course. That can help you build progress in an undergraduate plan at Nexford, including programs such as the Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Business Administration. Nexford allows up to 90 transferred credits, or 75% of an undergraduate program, so this course fits within a flexible transfer pathway at a DEAC-accredited university.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical choice for students planning to transfer to Nexford and wanting a general-education course that may fit under Social and Behavioral Science Elective (Gen Ed). It can suit adults completing a degree, students changing fields, or anyone who wants a lower-cost way to work toward a Nexford program while staying within the transfer limit of up to 90 credits (75%). It is not the best fit if you need a course that is already a major-specific requirement at Nexford rather than a gen-ed elective.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Nexford.

Nexford University is DEAC-accredited and offers a free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation. Its flexible policy lets you transfer up to 75% of an undergraduate program toward your degree.

What Nexford offers UPI students
✓Free official transfer evaluation
✓Fast free unofficial pre-check
✓IACBE-accredited MBA program
✓Accepts ACE/NCCRS & exam credit
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an undergraduate program
$0
Cost of a transfer credit evaluation

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Nexford University.