Program Description
The BS in Behavioral and Health Services covers the major theories and concepts in behavioral health and enables students to apply various intervention approaches used in the delivery of behavioral and health services. Mental health policies, legal and ethical matters, social justice concerns, delivery systems, service settings, target populations, and service approaches also are covered. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in mental health settings and for graduate programs, such as Jefferson’s MS in Community and Trauma Counseling and the MS in Couple and Family Therapy.
Curriculum: 120 credits
- Continuing & Professional Studies, Accelerated Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPS General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication | 3 | |
| Written Communication | 3 | |
| STAX 211 | Finding & Evaluating Stat Data | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| COMX 220 | Speak to Lead in Digital Age | 3 |
| PHLX 222 | Applied Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PSYX 101 | Fundamentals of Psychology I | 3 |
| Foundation Requirements | ||
| CSSX 101 | Learning Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Creativity & Leadership Core | ||
| CLCX 310 | Creativity Fnds & Applications | 3 |
| CLCX 330 | Project Management | 3 |
| CLCX 340 | Leading Diverse Organizations | 3 |
| CLCX 350 | Creative Leadership | 3 |
| CLCX 360 | Leadership in the Digital Age | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| PSYX 251 | Abnormal Psych | 3 |
| PSYX 253 | Developmental Psych | 3 |
| PSYX 254 | Psychology of Addiction | 3 |
| PSYX 256 | Psychology of Trauma | 3 |
| PSYX 262 | Counseling Psych | 3 |
| PSYX 263 | Inter Relations&Sm Grp Dynamcs | 3 |
| BHSX 351 | Behavioral Hlth Pol&Services | 3 |
| BHSX 361 | Applic of Beh Hlth Research | 3 |
| BHSX 498 | Behavioral Hlth Srvcs Capstone | 3 |
| General Electives | 51 | |