Behavioral Health/Human Services

Program Overview

This Behavioral Health and Human Services program provides a comprehensive foundation in the field, covering topics such as human development, trauma-informed care, and addiction studies. Students develop essential helping skills and gain practical experience through a field placement. The program prepares graduates for careers in various human services roles, including social work, counseling, and rehabilitation.

Program Outline

Outline:

Semester 1

• BHHS 101 - Introduction to Behavioral Health & Human Services
• BHHS 102 - Social Determinants of Behavioral Health
• ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
• CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology*
• FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or MATH 150 - Introductory Data Analysis

Semester 2

• BHHS 103 - Human Development and Behavior in the Social Environment
• BHHS 111 - Introduction to Helping Skills
• BHHS 191 - Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
• ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
• BIOL 106 - General Biology I or EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors)

Semester 3

• BHHS 105 - Introduction to Group Dynamics
• BHHS 121 - Foundations of Addiction Studies
• BHHS 194 - Case Management Practice
• BHHS Elective (Choose one):
• BHHS 110 - Principles and Practice of Positive Youth Development: Community, Family and Youth Engagement
• BHHS 161 - Introduction to Disability Studies
• BHHS 171 - Introduction to Aging Studies**

Semester 4

• BHHS 151 - Family Violence, Abuse and Trauma
• BHHS 212 - Resolution-Focused Helping Skills
• BHHS 293 - Family and Relationship Counseling
• BHHS Elective (Choose one):
• BHHS 110 - Principles and Practice of Positive Youth Development: Community, Family and Youth Engagement
• BHHS 131 - Faith and Spirituality in Human Services
• BHHS 161 - Introduction to Disability Studies
• BHHS 171 - Introduction to Aging Studies
• LEAD 120 - Introduction to Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice
• BHHS 106 - Analysis of Group Participation
• BHHS 222 - Assessment and Service Planning in Recovery
• BHHS 241 - Crisis Intervention
• BHHS 299 – Field Experience in Behavioral Health and Human Services

Summer 1

Careers:

• Child, Family, and School Social Worker – est.
salary $55,898
• Health Education Specialists – est.
salary $58,601
• Marriage and Family Therapist – est.
salary $69,529
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers – est.
salary $47,938*
• Rehabilitation Counselors – est.
salary $38,882