Behavioral Health, Mental Health & Social Work Emphasis, AAS

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The AAS degree in Behavioral Health with an emphasis on Mental Health and Social Work focuses on preparing students for careers in the mental health and social services sector. Course work provides foundational behavioral health knowledge as well as the ability to apply a wide array of concepts and skills within diverse behavioral health settings with a particular emphasis on understanding and addressing mental health issues. Graduates are prepared to work in various mental health settings, such as clinics, hospitals, community centers, and social service agencies.

Total Behavioral Heath Core Credits 25

HPR 1000 - Introduction of Health Credits: 3
HPR 1038 - Introduction to Medical Terminology Credits: 1
HPR 1008 - Law & Ethics for Health Professions Credits: 2
PTE 1010 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness Credits: 3
PTE 1017 - Theoretical Concepts of Psychiatric Care II Credits: 2
PTE 1020 - Application of Behavioral Health Care and Wellness Credits: 5
BEH 1001 - Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy Credits: 3
BEH 2001 - Mental Health Crisis & Intervention: Advoc, Interv, & Resil Credits: 3
BEH 2030 - Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills Credits: 3

Total Mental Health and Social Work Emphasis Credits 17

Mental Health and Social Work General Education Credits 9

SOC 2031 - The Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 Credits: 3 (3-0)
PSY 1002 - General Psychology II: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
SWK 1000 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3

Mental Health and Social Work CTE Credit 8

BEH 1020 - Cultural Comp in Beh Health Credits: 1.5
BEH 1030 - Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation Credits: 1
BEH 1040 - Child, Adult, and Family Advocacy Credits: 1.5
BEH 1050 - Peer Support Specialist Training Credits: 4
Or
BEH 1060 - Registered Behavioral Technician Training Credits: 4

General Education Courses Total 25

ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3(3-0)
PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
PSY 2440 - Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
PSY 2552 - Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
SOC 2018 - Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1 Credits: 3(3-0)
COM 2063 - Conflict Resolution Credits: 1
SWK 1100 - Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning Credits: 3