The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Advanced Behavioral Health Sciences is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of human behavior and prepare them to assist, as part of a clinical team, in the care of individuals and families dealing with mental illness, addictions and substance use, trauma, developmental disabilities, co-morbid medical conditions, and challenging behaviors. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver specialized and comprehensive behavioral health and social services. This program also provides university transfer options in addition to preparation for industry certifications and supervised field experience.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students should select courses in one of the following specializations:
Trauma and Crisis Stabilization
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
Developmental Disabilities
Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
Mental Health
- Distinguish the role, function, and responsibilities of various mental health professions. (ASD110, ASD120, ASD245, BHS150, BHS160, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS230, BHS235, BHS251, BHS262, BHS266, BHS272, BHS275, CFS177, PSY101, PSY241, PSY243, PSY267)
- Assess the comprehensive bio-psycho-social needs of diverse client populations in behavioral health and social service settings. (ASD145, ASD245, BHS150, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS230, BHS235, BHS251, BHS262, BHS266, BHS269, BHS271, BHS272, BHS275, CFS177, CFS235, EED210, PSY241, PSY243, PSY266, PSY267)
- Practice methods to resolve current symptoms and prevent future effects of burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. (ASD120, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS175, BHS190, BHS230, BHS235, BHS255, CPD180)
- Manage and prevent crisis/trauma situations while engaging in appropriate self care to promote professional resilience and personal safety. (AJS225, ASD120, ASD245, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS175, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS230, BHS235, BHS251, BHS255, BHS266, BHS271, CPD180, PSY241)
- Manage individual cases as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a fashion that best serves the patient and simultaneously protects the practitioner. (ASD110, ASD120, ASD245, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS272, BHS251, BHS255, BHS271, BHS275, CPD180, EED210, PSY241, PSY267)
- Develop, implement, and document treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. (ASD120, ASD245, BHS160, BHS170, BHS180, BHS185, BHS205, BHS210, BHS275, BHS266, BHS269, BHS272, CFS177, CFS235, PSY241)
- Evaluate and practice evidence-based behavioral health interventions using assessment and outcome measures. (AJS101, ASD110, ASD120, ASD145, ASD245, BHS150, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS230, BHS235, BHS251, BHS255, BHS262, BHS266, BHS269, BHS271, BHS272, BHS275, CFS177, CFS235, EED210, PSY241, PSY243, PSY266, PSY267)
- Demonstrate ethical interpersonal and communication skills important in establishing and maintaining relationships. (ASD120, ASD245, BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS230, BHS235, BHS251, BHS255, BHS262, BHS266, BHS269, BHS272, BHS275, CFS177, CPD180, EED210, PSY101, PSY241)
- Assist clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders in their recovery. (AJS101, AJS200, AJS225, ASD110, ASD120, ASD145, ASD245, BHS150, BHS160, BHS165, BHS175, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS251, BHS262, PSY241, PSY266, PSY267)
- Apply the principles of trauma-informed care with diverse client populations. (AJS225, ASD120, ASD245, BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS230, BHS235, BHS251, BHS255, BHS262, BHS266, BHS272, BHS275, CPD180, PSY241)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 32 | |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Basic Behavioral Health Sciences (5522) | 16 | |
| AND | ||
| BHS175 | Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused Caregiving | 3 |
| BHS185 | Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health | 3 |
| BHS190 | Professional Portfolio: Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Social Services | 1 |
| BHS205 | Therapeutic Models and Interventions in Individual Therapy | 3 |
| BHS210 | Addictions, Substance Use Disorders, and Relapse Prevention | 3 |
| BHS215 | Therapeutic Models and Intervention in Group Therapy | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 6 | |
| Student must choose six credits from one of the following specializations: | ||
| Specialization 1: Trauma and Crisis Stabilization | ||
| BHS230 | Crisis and Trauma Stabilization | 3 |
| BHS235 | Emergency Mental Health Crisis Response and Recovery | 3 |
| Specialization 2: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health | ||
| BHS275 | Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (3) OR | |
| CFS177 | Parent-Child Interaction (3) | 3 |
| BHS272 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Interventions | 3 |
| CFS235 | Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight | 3 |
| EED210 | Creative and Cognitive Play | 3 |
| (If EED210 is selected, CFS235 will need to be selected (unless another requisite option has been met.) | ||
| Specialization 3: Addiction and Substance Use Disorders | ||
| ASD110 | Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency | 3 |
| ASD245 | Co-Occurring Disorders (2) AND | |
| ASD120 | Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders (1) OR | |
| ASD145 | AIDS and Addiction (1) | 3 |
| BHS251 | Harm Reduction in Addiction, Substance Use, and Social Services | 3 |
| Specialization 4: Developmental Disabilities | ||
| BHS271 | Developmental Disabilities Assistance Training | 3 |
| PSY241 | Understanding and Changing Behavior | 3 |
| PSY243 | The Psychology of Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| Specialization 5: Criminal Justice and Forensic Science | ||
| PSY267 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) OR | |
| AJS200 | Current Issues In Criminal Justice (3) OR | |
| AJS225 | Criminology (3) | 3 |
| Specialization 6: Mental Health | ||
| BHS230 | Crisis and Trauma Stabilization (3) OR | |
| BHS235 | Emergency Mental Health Crisis Response and Recovery (3) | 3 |
| BHS251 | Harm Reduction in Addiction, Substance Use, and Social Services | 3 |
| BHS255 | Health and Wellness Coaching in Professional Resiliency | 3 |
| BHS262 | Behavioral Health Service Techniques for the Elderly | 3 |
| BHS266 | Violence and Abuse Services | 3 |
| BHS269 | Grief Support Techniques | 3 |
| BHS271 | Developmental Disabilities Assistance Training | 3 |
| BHS272 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Interventions | 3 |
| BHS275 | Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health | 3 |
| CPD180 | Human Resilience: Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Applications | 3 |
| PSY266 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0-3 | |
| Students choosing Developmental Disabilities, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, or Mental Health may also need to complete PSY101 as it is a requisite to courses in these specializations. PSY101 can be counted towards General Education requirement in most Associate degrees. | ||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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