Mental Health and Social Work AAS Degree
The AAS degree in Behavioral Health with an emphasis on Mental Health and Social Work focuses on preparing students for careers in the mental health and social services sector. Coursework provides foundational behavioral health knowledge as well as the ability to apply a wide array of concepts and skills within diverse behavioral health settings with a particular emphasis on understanding and addressing mental health issues. Graduates are prepared to work in various mental health settings, such as clinics, hospitals, community centers, and social service agencies.
Degree Requirements
Requirements List
| HPR 1000 | Introduction to Health | 3 |
| HPR 1008 | Law & Ethics for Health Prof | 2 |
| HPR 1038 | Intro to Medical Terminology | 1 |
| PTE 1010 | Intro to Behavioral Health Care and Wellness | 3 |
| PTE 1017 | Theoretical Concepts of Psychiatric Care II | 2 |
| PTE 1020 | Application of Behavioral Health Care & Wellness | 5 |
| SWK 1000 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 1100 | Social Welfare and Community Agencies with Service Learning | 3 |
| BEH 1001 | Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy | 3 |
| BEH 1020 | Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health | 1.5 |
| BEH 1030 | Behavioral Health Case Management and Clinical Documentation | 1 |
| BEH 1040 | Child, Adult, and Family Advocacy | 1.5 |
| BEH 2001 | Mental Health Crisis & Intervention: Advocacy, Intervention, and Resilience | 3 |
| BEH 2030 | Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35 |
Electives
| BEH 1060 | Registered Behavioral Technician Training | 4 |
| or | |
| BEH 1050 | Peer Support Specialist Training | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
General Education Requirements
Requirements List
Total Credit Hours: 28
Total Credit Hours: 67