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Behavioral Health

Bachelor of Applied Science

Checklist

  • Review the Program Admission requirements.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
  • Note: The classes listed below are shown in a suggested order, but do not have to be taken in that exact order to fulfill degree requirements.

Summary

   

Foundation24
Major36
General Education36
Digital Literacy
Electives24
Total Credits120

Degree Plan

Semesters

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Foundation  
HMSV 201 Introduction to Addictions 3
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC 112 Foundations of Psychology 3
General Education  
Written Communications  
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
Arts & Humanities  
Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
 Credits15
Semester 2
Foundation  
PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology 3
General Education  
Written Communications  
Select from the following: 3
College Composition II  
Introduction to Professional Writing  
Arts & Humanities  
Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences  
CJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
SOC 235 Cultural Diversity 3
 Credits15
Semester 3
Foundation  
PSYC 211 Introduction to Behavior Modification 3
SWK 250 Interpersonal Skills 3
Major  
BH 300 Introduction to Behavioral Health 3
General Education  
Oral Communications  
COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
Business, Math, Science & Technology  
Select from the "Business, Math, Science, & Technology (Science with Lab Pair)" category on the General Education matrix. 4
Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology
and Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology Lab (Recommended)
 
 Credits16
Semester 4
Foundation  
PSYC 270 Psychological Disorders and Treatment 3
Major  
BH 325 Applied Social Problems 3
General Education  
Social & Behavioral Sciences  
Select from the "Social & Behavioral Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. 3
Introduction to Sociology (Recommended)  
Business, Math, Science & Technology  
Select from the "Business, Math, Science, & Technology (Math)" category on the General Education matrix. 3
Elementary Statistics (Recommended)  
Select from the "Business, Math, Science and Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met). 2
 Credits14
Semester 5
Foundation  
PSYC 261 Psychology of Adjustment 3
Major  
BH 311 Case Management and Care Coordination 3
BH 410 Professional Ethics in Behavioral Health 3
General Education  
Social & Behavioral Sciences  
Select from the "Social & Behavioral Sciences" category on the General Education matrix. 3
Electives  
Prescribed Electives  
Select from the list in the "Electives" section below. 3
 Credits15
Semester 6
Major  
BH 315 Group Dynamics and Facilitation 3
BH 330 Principles of Interview and Counseling 3
BH 430 Applied Helping Skills 3
BH 470 Applied Research Methods and Information Literacy 3
Electives  
Prescribed Electives  
Select from the list in the "Electives" section below. 3
 Credits15
Semester 7
Major  
BH 411 Crisis Prevention and Intervention 3
BH 480 Behavioral Neuroscience 3
BH 485 Senior Capstone 3
Electives  
Prescribed Electives  
Select from the list in the "Electives" section below. 6
 Credits15
Semester 8
Major  
BH 497 Cooperative Education/Internship 3
Electives  
Prescribed Electives  
Select from the list in the "Electives" section below. 12
 Credits15
 Total Credits120

Digital Literacy

   

Select one of the following:
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Prescribed Electives

Select from the following (a total of 24 credits of Prescribed Electives are required):24
Industry Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
First Aid and CPR
Leadership Strategies
Relationship Building
Introduction to Sports and Performance Psychology
Social Psychology
Psychological Interventions of Health and Wellness
Psychology in the Workplace
Social Problems
Sociological Perspectives in Sport and Fitness
Family
Gerontology
Criminology
Juvenile Delinquency
Development of Social Welfare
Social Change and Development
Applied Sociological Theories