BHSX 351: Behavioral Hlth Pol&Services
This course covers the various behavioral health services and programs for adults, children, and youth, and the roles that practitioners perform. Promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services to the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, learning disabled, and substance abuse populations will be surveyed. The historical context of services and how the mentally ill have been historically stigmatized and conceptualized will be reviewed, so that students will be able to develop critical thinking about mental health services. Contemporary policy issues, legislation, ethical issues, controversies, social movements, and trends affecting services to those with mental illness and mental disorders will be discussed.
Credits: 3
College: Jefferson College of Health Professions
Prerequisites: (PSYC 100 or PSYX 101 or PSYC 101 or PSYX 100) and (PSYC 251 or PSYX 251) [Min Grade: D]
Schedule Type: By Appointment - 1 student, By Appointment - 2 students, By Appointment - 3 students, On-Line
BHSX 353: Human Services Administration
Provides an overview of the human service agency from management and leadership perspectives. Management topics include exploring opportunities for career advancement in human services, transitioning from service provider to manager, exploring theories of organization, strategic planning, assessing community needs, marketing, writing grant proposals, developing human resources, managing finances, designing and using information systems, and evaluating human service programs. Leadership topics include leadership theories, leading and changing human service organizations, and the learning organization.
Credits: 3
College: Jefferson College of Health Professions
Prerequisites: (PSYC 100 or PSYC 101 or PSYX 101 or PSYX 100) and (PSYC 253 or PSYX 253) and (BHS 351 or BHSX 351) [Min Grade: D]
Schedule Type: By Appointment - 1 student, Lecture, On-Line
BHSX 361: Applic of Beh Hlth Research
This course introduces research design, data acquisition, and data analysis, and covers quantitative and qualitative research methods. Focuses on developing students’ skills in interpreting research studies in a critical manner to inform evidence-based practice and to begin original research.
Credits: 3
College: Jefferson College of Health Professions
Prerequisites: (PSYC 100 or PSYX 100) and (PSYC 251 or PSYX 251) and (PSYC 253 or PSYX 253) and (PSYC 254 or PSYX 254) and (PSYC 256 or PSYX 256) and (PSYC 262 or PSYX 262) and (PSYC 263 or PSYX 263) and (BHS 351 or BHSX 351) and (BHS 353 or BHSX 353) and (STAT 211 or STAX 211) [Min Grade: D]
Schedule Type: By Appointment - 1 student, On-Line
BHSX 498: Behavioral Hlth Srvcs Capstone
This course serves as a capstone course in the Behavioral and Health Services program. Students complete the SCPS Portfolio they have been assembling throughout their program. The portfolio provides students with an opportunity to look at the past, present, and future. Students reflect on personal growth and development during their program of study. Students apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to a specific problem or issue. The portfolio concludes with a professional development plan wherein students identify goals for continued professional growth and lifelong learning.
Credits: 3
College: Jefferson College of Health Professions
Prerequisites: (CLC 310 or CLCX 310) and (CLC 320 or CLC 360 or CLCX 360 or CLCX 320) and (CLC 330 or CLCX 330) and (CLC 340 or CLCX 340) and (CLC 350 or CLCX 350) and (BHS 361 or BHSX 361) and (COMM 220 or COMX 220) and (PHLX 222 or PHIL 222 or PHIL 301 or PHLX 300) [Min Grade: D]
Schedule Type: By Appointment - 1 student, By Appointment - 2 students, On-Line