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AJS100: Police Academy Preparation – 2 credits

Preparation for individuals entering a police academy as well for those who are in the beginning stages of preparing for a career in law enforcement. Includes principles of policing and job responsibilities. Covers expectations of recruits in the areas of academics, physical fitness, mental and emotional preparation. Emphasis on professional and ethical behavior. Prerequisites: None.

AJS255: Mental Health Conditions and the Criminal Justice System – 3 credits

An introduction to methods police, court, and correctional personnel employ specific to those with mental health conditions. Covers various types of mental health conditions and police emergency responses to persons in crisis. Examines how criminal and civil courts intersect with persons diagnosed with mental disorders; includes diversion programs and the correctional response both within the community and under confinement. Prerequisites: None.

ART255: Art Marketing – 3 credits

Career goals, presentation of artist and art work (portfolio, resume, business cards, catalog), pricing and selling works, networking, establishing a studio, promotion and publicity, writing press releases, proposal writing, business ethics, artist rights, copyright law, contracts and agreements, royalties, record keeping, and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.

ASB100: Introduction to Global Health – 3 credits

Examination of the field of global health from an anthropological perspective, including but not limited to understanding health systems, diverse medical practices, and ideas about health, illness, and the body in cross-cultural contexts. Focus on using critical frameworks to understand the relationships between culture and epidemiology, ecologies, political economies, health equity issues and human rights. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

ASB226: Human Impacts on Ancient Environments – 3 credits

Interrelationship between humans and their environments, using archaeological data and case studies beginning with early hominids. Uses of research to identify environmental change and distinguish between climatic and human-induced global change. Explores ways in which prehistoric people caused and responded to environmental changes. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

ASD120: Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders – 1 credit

Exploration of topics relative to the professional and ethical development of the addictions and substance use disorders counselor, including codes of ethics, confidentiality laws, professionalism and boundary issues, and the meeting of individual counselor needs within the field. Prerequisites: None.

ASD146: Peer Support Specialist – 4 credits

Introduction to the role and foundational responsibilities of a peer support specialist in the field of addictions and substance use. Explores basic pharmacology, ethics, case management, and crisis management. Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) is emphasized. Note: ASD146 has not been approved by any state's Department of Health Services/Department of Behavioral Services (DHS) and may not lead to certification as a Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Support Specialist by DHS. Completion of ASD146 and ASD147 may lead to certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) or in Peer Recovery by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ASD147.

ASD147: Peer Support Specialist Practicum – 3 credits

Peer support specialist preparation related to addictions and substance use disorders. Opportunity for students to use their developed knowledge and skills in an applied setting with supervision. Note: ASD147 requires completion of 200 hours of practice experience. Course has not been approved by any state's Department of Health Services/Department of Behavioral Services (DHS) and may not lead to certification as a Peer Support Specialist/Recovery Support Specialist by DHS. Completion of ASD146 and ASD147 may lead to certification as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) or in Peer Recovery by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: ASD146.

ASD161: Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills – 3 credits

Overview of addictions and substance use disorders counseling, interviewing, and documentation. Includes record keeping and documentation skills. Alcohol and drug abuse counselor core functions emphasized. Prerequisites: None.

BHS150: Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services – 3 credits

Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

BHS155: Professional Resiliency and Well-Being – 3 credits

Exploration of building human resilience and well-being to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. Causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout compassion fatigue and other work-related stress. Focus on enhancing quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS160: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling Services – 3 credits

Explores relevant ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in the behavioral health and social services field, including expectations of and limitations on providers. Key areas of inquiry include boundaries and dual relationships, mandated reporting, confidentiality, scope of practice, beneficence and non-maleficence, rights and responsibilities, professional relationships, and credentialing/regulating agencies.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS165: Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills – 3 credits

Theory and practice of communication skills to establish and maintain effective helping relationships and enhance the therapeutic alliance. Emphasis on verbal communication, nonverbal communication, paraverbal communication, rapport building, empathetic and active listening skills, resolving interpersonal conflicts, appropriate feedback, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS170: Case Management and Clinical Documentation – 3 credits

Overview and application of the principles, practices, and function of case management in human services. Case management service delivery and coordination for clients with psychological, developmental, and psychiatric and comorbid medical conditions. Documentation techniques necessary to maintain clinical records in a variety of behavioral healthcare settings. Prerequisites: None.

BHS175: Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Treatment – 3 credits

Comprehensive overview of various types of trauma, neurobiological effects of traumatic stress, and ethics associated in working with a trauma survivor. Concepts and skills needed to become a fully functioning trauma-informed caregiver professional in the mental health and primary care setting.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS180: Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy – 3 credits

The role of advocacy in relation to multiple systems affecting children, families, and adults. Emphasis on identifying appropriate supports, community resources, and "wrap-around" services to help foster healthy family and child development, adult recovery, and social welfare.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS185: Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health – 3 credits

Exploration of cultural diversity and its potential impact on behaviors, emotions, cognitions and perceptions, relationships, and values. Intercultural communication skills through the examination of cultural and racial diversity, sexual and gender identity, social justice, and religious and spiritual diversity. Consideration of its implications for the therapeutic process and the importance of self-awareness and effective communication skills for professionals in the behavioral health and social sciences.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C

BHS190: Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Human Services – 1 credit

Supervised, entry-level work-based experience in mental health, social service, or a related behavioral health care provider setting. 80 hours of designated volunteer or paid work-based learning. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS150, or BHS155, or BHS160, or permission of Department or Division.

BHS205: Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories – 3 credits

Introduction to the major evidence-based therapeutic models and interventions in social and behavioral sciences. Defines the key concepts, techniques and procedures of each theoretical model.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS210: Addictions, Substance Use Disorders, and Recovery – 3 credits

Introduction to the historical and current developments in the field of addiction, as well as sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of addictive behaviors and substance use. Introduces contemporary treatment methods within addiction practice, including self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification, and models of prevention, and intervention. Examines factors that predict relapse and support recovery.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS215: Introduction to Group Therapy – 3 credits

Overview of the methods and techniques for influencing change in group settings. Examination of theories and concepts essential to provision of group counseling in behavioral health and addiction settings.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS230: Crisis and Trauma Stabilization – 3 credits

Theoretical and applied foundation designed for behavioral health service providers working with people in crisis. Examines the phenomena and dynamics of crises and emergencies, as well as the related strategies/modalities. Prerequisites: None.

BHS235: Emergency Mental Health Crisis Response and Recovery – 3 credits

Comprehensive study of natural and human-caused disasters and their effects on the trauma survivor. Introduction to basic emergency mental health interventions to help stabilize those experiencing crisis following critical incident disasters. Prerequisites: None.

BHS266: Violence and Abuse Services – 3 credits

Techniques, strategies, and treatment modalities necessary for the helping professional working with the victims and perpetrators of violence and abuse.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS272: Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Interventions – 3 credits

Strategies for training and reinforcing positive interaction with children. Covers behavior management strategies and techniques to prevent behavioral problems, replace behaviors and manage consequences.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS275: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health – 3 credits

Foundational knowledge of mental health during infancy and early childhood. Exploration of social-emotional development and relational influences on mental health. Emphasis on identifying early warning signs, making appropriate referrals, and employing a multidisciplinary child and family team approach to services. Prerequisites: None.

BHS300: Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice – 4 credits

Overview of the uses, limitations, and ethics of research methodology in the behavioral sciences, and the qualitative and quantitative methods associated with common research designs. Prepares students to conduct evaluations of literature published research, use empirical evidence as the basis for interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of their own interventions. Focuses on applications of descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical software. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT206, or PSY230, or (PSY230 and PSY231), or PSY230WL, or SWU225, or GBS221.

BHS310: Fundamentals of Family Systems Counseling – 3 credits

Study of the family as a system and the concepts and principles applicable to helping individuals from a systemic perspective. Examines family processes, including functional and dysfunctional patterns, difficulties that families may experience as they move through their developmental stages, and the family's interactions with individuals and communities. Introduction to family systems theory as it applies to the predominant models of family therapy. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS205, or permission of Instructor or Department.

BHS320: Behavioral Development Across the Lifespan – 3 credits

Critical analysis of human development throughout the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Prepares students in the behavioral sciences to conceptualize clients through a developmental perspective. Overview of both normal human development and developmental psychopathology. Focus on child, adolescent, and adult development through the study of major theories and models, with implications for helping professionals. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101.

BHS340: Psychopathology Across Cultures – 3 credits

Overview of the scientific study of mental illness and substance use disorders (psychopathology). Evaluates theories of psychopathology from sociological, psychological, and behavioral perspectives. Examines the most prevalent categories of mental disorders from several different theoretical and treatment perspectives. Focus on diagnostic features, etiology, epidemiology, prognosis, and treatment issues related to various psychiatric disorders. Legal, ethical, and cultural issues pertaining to psychopathology also discussed, in addition to prevention and intervention strategies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BHS150 and BHS185), or permission of Instructor.

BHS385: Multicultural Approaches to Behavioral Health Care – 3 credits

Advanced application of multicultural competencies, focusing on necessary awareness, knowledge, and skills needed in behavioral health settings. Examination of the dimensions of personal identities and intersectionality in the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of interventions in human services fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS185, or permission of Instructor.

BHS400: Biological and Environmental Bases of Behavior – 3 credits

Examination of human behavior from biophysiological, psychosocial-cognitive, and social-cultural perspectives using relevant theories. Focuses on the nervous system, brain function, and cognition, as well as the role of psychopharmacology in behavioral healthcare. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO160, or (BIO201 and BIO202).

BHS410: Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders – 3 credits

Advanced instruction in co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders from the bio-psycho-social model for application in the behavioral health field. Includes philosophies and practices of empirically supported models. Emphasis on causes, consequences, assessment, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BHS210 and BHS340), or permission of Instructor.

BHS420: Relational Approach to Trauma – 3 credits

Exploration of the science of trauma and recovery within the family context. Includes the dynamic elements of trauma treatment with the integration of systemic and family treatment models. Examines the lifelong impact of traumatic stress and complex trauma during the early years of life. Focus on evidence-based treatment and interventions from a family theory perspective for individual, relational, and systematic traumatization. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS175, or permission of Instructor or Department.

BHS430: Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis – 3 credits

An in-depth consideration of the scientific theories, concepts, and principles of understanding and modifying behavior. Focus on applying behavior analysis for data-based decisions to resolve challenging behaviors and foster prosocial behaviors. Students will learn basic principles and procedures, such as functional behavior assessment, assessment of reinforcers, and implementation of a behavior intervention plan to reach socially meaningful outcomes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BHS205 and BHS320), or permission of Instructor or Department.

BHS490: Advanced Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Human Services – 2 credits

Advanced, supervised work experience in mental health, social service, or a related behavioral health care provider setting. 160 hours of designated volunteer or paid work-based learning. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS410 and BHS430.

BIO156: Introductory Biology for Allied Health – 4 credits

An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ