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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

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.

BHS175: Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused Caregiving – 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

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: Professional Portfolio: Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Social Services – 1 credit

Firsthand work experience in mental health, social service or a related behavioral healthcare provider setting. 80 hours of designated volunteer or paid work. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS150, BHS155, and BHS160, and permission of Department or Division.

BHS205: Therapeutic Models and Interventions in Individual Therapy – 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.

BHS262: Behavioral Health Service Techniques for the Elderly – 3 credits

Specific counseling skills and appropriate intervention strategies for working with the elderly. Focus on the particular psychological, sociological and physical problems of this age group. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASD102, or BHS152, or permission of Department or Division.

BHS271: Developmental Disabilities Assistance Training – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of developmental disability assistance. Also includes common causes of developmental disabilities, treatments and other behavioral conditions that may affect such individuals.
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.