General Catalog 2009-2010

Programs and Courses

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: David Gerkin
Phone: 623.845.4762

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Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences -
Associate in Applied Science
AAS 3067 / 71-74 credits

Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) 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.

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BHS101 BHS105 BHS115 BHS130 BHS151 BHS156 BHS204 BHS205 BHS215 BHS260 BHS263 BHS290 PSY101 PSY240

Introduction to Ethical Counseling Issues Introduction to Human Relations Group Dynamics Chemical Dependency Communication Skills in Counseling I Supervised Practice Counseling in a Multicultural Setting Therapeutic Intervention Models Group Process Case Report Writing Applied Case Report Writing Child and Family Advocacy Introduction to Psychology Developmental Psychology

3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 3

Track 1: Violence & Abuse Prevention			10 credits
+	AJS101 BHS265 BHS266 BHS268	Introduction to Criminal Justice Violence & Abuse Matters Violence & Abuse Counseling Grief and Bereavement Issues	3 2 3 2

Track 2: Grief & Bereavement Recovery			10 credits
+ + +	BHS168 BHS268 BHS269 BHS281	Hospice Volunteer Training Grief and Bereavement Issues Grief Counseling Techniques Introduction to Art Therapy	2 2 3 3

Track 3: General Integrated Track			10 credits
Select a total of 10 credits from the following courses:
+ + + + + + +	BHS265 BHS266 BHS267 BHS268 BHS269 BHS270 BHS272 BHS281 BHS285 STO289AC	Violence & Abuse Matters Violence & Abuse Counseling Introduction to Play Therapy Grief and Bereavement Issues Grief Counseling Techniques Introduction to Dance & Movement Therapy Managing Difficult Children Introduction to Art Therapy Facilitating Art Therapy Groups Storytelling In Healing Settings	2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 1

Track 4: Employment Support			9 credits
+	CPD125 ESS101 ESS103 EES110	Employee Devpmt: Prob Solving/Decision Making Introduction to Employee Support Employment Support Systems Practices Americans with Disabilities Act Overview	1 3 3 2

Core: First-Year Composition:			15 credits 6
+ + + +	ENG101 ENG102 ENG107 ENG108	First-Year Composition (3) and First-Year Composition (3) or First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and First-Year Composition for ESL (3)
Oral Communication:			3
	COM100 COM100AA COM100AB COM100AC COM110 COM230	Intro to Human Communication (3) or Intro to Human Communication Part I (1) and Intro to Human Communication Part II (1) and Intro to Human Communication Part III (1) or Interpersonal Communication (3) or Small Group Communication (3)
Critical Reading:			3
+	CRE101	Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or Equivalent as indicated by assessment
Mathematics:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Distribution: Humanities and Fine Arts:			10 credits 3
	Any approved course, see here.
Social and Behavioral Sciences:			3
	Any approved course, see here.
Natural Sciences:			4
	Any approved course, see here.

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Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences Certificate
CCL 5521 / 46-47 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.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses that will be applied toward a certificate or degree.

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BHS101 BHS105 BHS115 BHS130 BHS151 BHS156 BHS204 BHS205 BHS215 BHS260 BHS263 BHS290 PSY101 PSY240

Introduction to Ethical Counseling Issues Introduction to Human Relations Group Dynamics Chemical Dependency Communication Skills in Counseling I Supervised Practice Counseling in a Multicultural Setting Therapeutic Intervention Models Group Process Case Report Writing Applied Case Report Writing Child and Family Advocacy Introduction to Psychology Developmental Psychology

3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 3

Track 1 - Violence & Abuse Prevention:			10 credits
+	AJS101 BHS265 BHS266 BHS268	Introduction to Criminal Justice Violence and Abuse Matters Violence and Abuse Counseling Grief and Bereavement Issues	3 2 3 2

Track 2 - Grief & Bereavement Recovery:			10 credits
+ + +	BHS168 BHS268 BHS269 BHS281	Hospice Volunteer Training Grief and Bereavement Issues Grief Counseling Techniques Introduction to Art Therapy	2 2 3 3

Track 3 - General Integrated Track:			10 credits
Select a total of 10 credits from the following courses:
+ + + + + + +	BHS265 BHS266 BHS267 BHS268 BHS269 BHS270 BHS272 BHS281 BHS285 STO289AC	Violence and Abuse Matters Violence and Abuse Counseling Introduction to Play Therapy Grief and Bereavement Issues Grief Counseling Techniques Introduction to Dance and Movement Therapy Managing Difficult Children Introduction to Art Therapy Facilitating Art Therapy Groups Storytelling In Healing Settings	2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 1

Track 4 - Employment Support:			9 credits
+	CPD125 ESS101 ESS103 EES110	Employee Devpmt: Prob Solving/Decision Making Introduction to Employee Support Employment Support Systems Practices Americans with Disabilities Act Overview	1 3 3 2

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Basic Behavioral Health Certificate
CCL 5522 / 19 credits

Program Description:

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) 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.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses that will be applied toward a certificate or degree.

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BHS101 BHS105 BHS151 BHS204 BHS205 BHS260 BHS290 CWE198AA

Introduction to Ethical Counseling Issues Introduction to Human Relations Communication Skills in Counseling I Counseling in a Multicultural Setting Therapeutic Intervention Models Case Report Writing Child and Family Advocacy Career Work Experience

3 2 3 3 3 1 3 1

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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 Behavioral Health Professionals including exposure to basic counseling skills. Prerequisites: None.

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: BHS105 or CHD102 or permission of Department or Division.

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.

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