Applied Behavioral Health, Associate of Science

Purpose

The Applied Behavioral Health Associate Degree program is a 2-year associate degree program designed to provide a foundation of skills and knowledge for working in a variety of behavioral health environments, including substance abuse & addictions, youth services, healthcare, human services, corrections, mental health, services for the aged, and corrections.

The purpose of the Applied Behavioral Health program is to provide a professional credential for Behavioral Health workers.

Program Competencies

a. Define the characteristics of helping relationships.

b. Demonstrate respectful, value-free communication and active-listening skills.

c. Demonstrate respect and adherence to regulations regarding ethical client interactions and confidentiality.

d. Encourage and support behaviors and cognition that align with the recovery process.

e. Recognize the difference between crisis intervention and on-going therapeutic intervention.

f. Convey and clarify personal point of view and understanding of information when working collaboratively and in teams.

g. Document information as required by HIPAA and program policies and procedures.

Competency Measurements

1. Define the characteristics of helping relationships assessed in SOC 275: Opioids and the Sociology of Addiction.

2. Demonstrate respectful, value-free communication and active-listening skills assessed in BHS 101: Intro to Applied Behavioral Health.

3. Demonstrate respect for and adherence to regulations regarding ethical client interactions and confidentiality assessed in BHS 201: Ethics and Communications.

4. Encourage and support behaviors and cognition that align with the recovery process assessed in HSC 210: Survey of Behavioral Health Problems.

5. Recognize the difference between crisis intervention and on-going therapeutic intervention assessed in HSC 210: Survey of Behavioral Health Problems.

6. Convey personal points of view and clarify understanding of information when working collaboratively and in teams assessed in BHS 101: Intro to Applied Behavioral Health.

7. Document information as required by HIPAA and program policies and procedures assessed in SOC 190: Applied Behavioral Health Writing and Assessment.

Applied Behavioral Health Curriculum

General Education Requirements (31 Credits)

CTA 206 Computer Applications

OR

CTA 210 Intro to Technology

OR

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

OR

COM 300 Communication Theory

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

BIO 253 Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab)

Applied Behavioral Health Core (30 Credits)

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

BHS 101 Intro to Applied Behavioral Health

BHS 110 Behavioral Health in Practice

CRJ 101 Survey of Criminal Justice

HSC 210 Survey of Behavioral Health Problems

SOC 190 Applied Behavioral Health Writing Assessment

BHS 201 Ethics & Communications

SOC 259 Sociology of Delinquency

CRJ 206 Corrections and Rehabilitation

SOC 275 Opioids and the Sociology of Addiction

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.