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The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Behavioral Healthcare degree builds on an existing two year degree adding upper division coursework to complete a four-year degree. Applicants are accepted year round. Some courses are offered in a flexible instruction modality, allowing students the option to attend in person or online. This program starts in fall quarter and can be completed online. This degree is designed to provide program graduates with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to enter the behavioral health workforce. The curriculum of the BAS in Behavioral Healthcare degree includes a combination of core courses, specialized courses, and practical experiences. These courses provide students with a strong understanding of human behavior, mental health disorders, and the principles of counseling. After completing the first year of the program, each student completes a five-credit internship.
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Program details
9 Months
Length of training
Bachelor
Award type
90
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
BAS
Education Prerequisites
No Selection
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
Students entering this program should have basic knowledge of a computer and touch-typing skills. It is recommended that online students complete HUMDV 101. Writing classes are embedded in the program. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the use of email are tools BAS students will use throughout the program. Those who are not familiar with or comfortable using those programs should locate online, self-study resources or consider enrolling in courses offered by the college. Students may need to complete prerequisite coursework prior to full admittance to the program. Completion of a two-year degree or 90 transferrable credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher. 5 credits of ENGL& 101 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. 5 credits of PSYC& 100 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. 5 credits of SOC& 101 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Eligible to take MATH& 146--Introduction to Statistics.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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