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Behavioral Health Sciences
- General Information
- Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Certificate
- Basic Behavioral Health Certificate
- Course Descriptions
General Information
For Information: Bruce Thomas
Phone: 623.845.3061
Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - 71-74 credits
Program Description: The Associate in Applied Science in Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences/Recovery Program prepares students for careers as behavioral health technicians, case managers, parent aides, family advocates, respite care workers, and paraprofessional counselors. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver basic, specialized, and comprehensive behavioral health services. The core focus of the program is practical training and service learning experiences.
Required Courses: 37 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.
| BHS101 Introduction to Ethical Counseling Issues + BHS105 Introduction to Human Relations BHS115 Group Dynamics BHS130 Chemical Dependency + BHS151 Communication Skills in Counseling I + BHS156 Supervised Practice + BHS204 Counseling in a Multicultural Setting + BHS205 Therapeutic Intervention Models + BHS215 Group Process + BHS260 Case Report Writing + BHS263 Applied Case Report Writing + BHS290 Child and Family Advocacy PSY101 Introduction to Psychology + PSY240 Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives : 10 credits
Students must select one of the following four Tracks:
| Track 1: Violence & Abuse Prevention AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice BHS265 Violence & Abuse Matters + BHS266 Violence & Abuse Counseling BHS268 Grief and Bereavement Issues |
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| Track 2: Grief & Bereavement Recovery BHS168 Hospice Volunteer Training + BHS268 Grief and Bereavement Issues + BHS269 Grief Counseling Techniques + BHS281 Introduction to Art Therapy |
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| Track 3: General Integrated Track BHS265 Violence & Abuse Matters + BHS266 Violence & Abuse Counseling + BHS267 Introduction to Play Therapy BHS268 Grief and Bereavement Issues + BHS269 Grief Counseling Techniques + BHS270 Introduction to Dance & Movement Therapy + BHS272 Managing Difficult Children + BHS281 Introduction to Art Therapy + BHS285 Facilitating Art Therapy Groups STO289AC Storytelling In Healing Settings |
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| Track 4: Employment Support CPD125 Employee Devpmt: Prob Solving/Decision Making ESS101 Introduction to Employee Support + ESS103 Employment Support Systems Practices EES110 Americans with Disabilities Act Overview |
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General Education: 25 credits
Core: 15 credits Distribution: 10 credits |
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Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Certificate - 47 credits
Program Description: The Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Certificate Program prepares students for careers as behavioral health technicians, case managers, parent aides, family advocates, respite care workers, and paraprofessional counselors. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver basic, specialized, and comprehensive behavioral health services. The core focus of the program is practical training and service learning experiences.
Note: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses that will be applied toward a certificate or degree.
Required Courses: 37 credits
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses category.
| BHS101 Introduction to Ethical Counseling Issues + BHS105 Introduction to Human Relations BHS115 Group Dynamics BHS130 Chemical Dependency + BHS151 Communication Skills in Counseling I + BHS156 Supervised Practice + BHS204 Counseling in a Multicultural Setting + BHS205 Therapeutic Intervention Models + BHS215 Group Process + BHS260 Case Report Writing + BHS263 Applied Case Report Writing + BHS290 Child and Family Advocacy PSY101 Introduction to Psychology + PSY240 Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Restricted Electives: 10 credits
Students must select one of the following four Tracks:
| Track 1: Violence & Abuse Prevention AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice BHS265 Violence & Abuse Matters + BHS266 Violence & Abuse Counseling BHS268 Grief and Bereavement Issues |
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| Track 2: Grief & Bereavement Recovery BHS168 Hospice Volunteer Training + BHS268 Grief and Bereavement Issues + BHS269 Grief Counseling Techniques + BHS281 Introduction to Art Therapy |
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| Track 3: General Integrated Track BHS265 Violence & Abuse Matters + BHS266 Violence & Abuse Counseling + BHS267 Introduction to Play Therapy BHS268 Grief and Bereavement Issues + BHS269 Grief Counseling Techniques + BHS270 Introduction to Dance & Movement Therapy + BHS272 Managing Difficult Children + BHS281 Introduction to Art Therapy + BHS285 Facilitating Art Therapy Groups STO289AC Storytelling In Healing Settings |
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| Track 4: Employment Support CPD125 Employee Devpmt: Prob Solving/Decision Making ESS101 Introduction to Employee Support + ESS103 Employment Support Systems Practices EES110 Americans with Disabilities Act Overview |
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Basic Behavioral Health Certificate - 19 credits
Program Description: The Certificate of Completion in Basic Behavioral Health prepares students for careers as behavioral health technicians, case managers, parent aides, family advocates, respite care workers, and paraprofessional counselors. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver basic behavioral health services. The core focus of the program is practical training and service learning experiences.
Note: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses that will be applied toward a certificate or degree.
Required Courses: 19 credits
| BHS101 Introduction to Ethical Counseling Issues + BHS105 Introduction to Human Relations + BHS151 Communication Skills in Counseling I + BHS204 Counseling in a Multicultural Setting + BHS205 Therapeutic Intervention Models + BHS260 Case Report Writing + BHS290 Child and Family Advocacy CWE198AA Career Work Experience |
3 credits |
Course Descriptions
Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally
Behavioral Health Services Technology (BHS)
BHS101
Introduction to Ethical
Counseling Issues / 3 credits 3 periods
Explanation of expectations and limitations of the role of the behavioral health professional on a counseling team. Exposure to the variety of modes of work available to the behavioral health professional, the ethical obligations and responsibilities of working with clients under professional supervision. Prerequisites: None.
BHS105
Introduction to Human
Relations / 2 credits 2 periods
Introduction to the field of Paraprofessional Counseling including exposure to basic counseling skills. Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
BHS115
Group Dynamics / 3 credits 3 periods
Participation in group processes with focus on group dynamics. Exploration of group developmental stages and various counseling approaches and techniques. Prerequisites: None.
BHS130
Chemical Dependency / 3 credits 3 periods
Sociological, psychological and physiological aspects of chemical abuse. Consideration of a variety of treatment programs offered in community agencies. Prerequisites: None.
BHS151
Communication Skills in
Counseling I / 3 credits 3 periods
Development of communication skills important in establishing and maintaining effective helping relationships. Emphasis on rapport building, effective listening skills, appropriate feedback and the helping process. Prerequisites: BHS105 with a grade of "C" or better.
BHS156
Supervised Practice I / 3 credits 15 periods
Familiarization with social service agencies through conducting intake interviews, observing agency practices, and attending staff meetings. Prerequisites: BHS115, BHS130, and BHS151, and departmental approval.
BHS168
Hospice Volunteer Training / 2 credits 2 periods
Exploration of hospice care and related medical, social, emotional and spiritual concepts for the helping professional working with patients and their families. Prerequisites: None.
BHS204
Counseling in Multicultural
Setting / 3 credits 3 periods
Values, perceptions, attitudes, behaviors emphasizing intercultural communication patterns. Techniques for establishing rapport and interaction methodologies in a multicultural context. Competencies, strategies, and treatment modalities necessary for the paraprofessional working successfully with the multicultural clients. Prerequisites: BHS101, and BHS151, or departmental approval.
BHS205
Models For Growth / 3 credits 3 periods
Familiarization with at least five models of therapeutic intervention. Defines the key concepts, therapeutic process, techniques and procedures of each model. Prerequisites: BHS151 or CHD102.
BHS215
Group Process / 3 credits 3 periods
Evaluate and demonstrate the methods and techniques for influencing change in group settings. Prerequisites: BHS151 or departmental approval.
BHS260
Case Report Writing / 1 credit 1 period
Terminology, technical forms and techniques of observation necessary to create and maintain records. Prerequisites: BHS151 or departmental approval.
BHS263
Applied Case Report Writing / 1 credit 1 period
Application of observation and documentation techniques necessary to maintain clinical records in a variety of community based behavioral health settings. Application of legal issues to case report writing. Prerequisites: BHS260.
BHS290
Child and Family Advocacy / 3 credits 3 periods
Define and clarify the role of advocacy in relation to multiple systems affecting children and their families. Emphasis on identifying appropriate systems, community resources, wrap around theory and navigation skills in a variety of children's systems to facilitate family support and needs. Prerequisites: BHS105.
