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Mar 12, 2026
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College Catalog 2026-27
Behavioral Health Assistant II
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Total certificate hours: 16
The Behavioral Health Assistant II micro-credential builds upon the Assistant I micro-credential through service-learning experience and a deeper analysis and understanding of diversity. lt ensures students have theoretical and experiential knowledge of behavioral health care and practice. Upon completion of this micro-credential, students will have experience applying many concepts and skills within diverse behavioral health settings. The curriculum includes behavioral health and wellness, intercultural competency and inclusive practice, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and service-learning experience. Students who complete the Behavioral Health Assistant II micro-credential are equipped with skills and competencies from this pathway that include:
- Experience with Behavioral Healthcare Systems
- Empathy and Healthy Boundaries
- Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills
- Case Management and Documentation
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation skills
- Trauma-Informed Care and Cultural Competency
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1st Semester
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Class
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Credit hours
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BEH 1001 Mental Health Crisis and Intervention
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3
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PTE 1010 Intro to Behavioral Health
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3
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BEH 1030 Case Mangement and Clinical Documentation
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1
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BEH 2030 Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills
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3
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Electives:
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PSY 1001 Intro to Psychology
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3
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PSY 2440 Human Growth and Development
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3
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Total
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16
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2nd Semester
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Class
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Credit hours
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SOC 2018 Sociology of Diversity
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3
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SWK 1100 Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning
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3
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Electives:
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ENG 121 Composition 1
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3
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SOC 1001 Sociology I
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3
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BEH 2001 Advanced Communication Skills
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3
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COM 2063 (online) Conflict Resolution
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1
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HPR 1038 (online) Intro Medical Terminology
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1
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Total
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17
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Required courses: 16 credit hours
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