Basic Behavioral Health Sciences
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Basic Behavioral Health Sciences is designed to provide students with a foundational study of human behavior and prepare them to assist, as part of a clinical team, in the care of individuals and families dealing with mental illness, comorbid medical conditions, and challenging behaviors. The program includes courses designed to provide students with the skills necessary to deliver essential behavioral health and social services. The core focus of the program is practical training and service learning experiences.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Distinguish the role, function, and responsibilities, of various mental health professions.
- Assess the comprehensive bio-psycho-social needs of diverse client populations in behavioral health and social service settings.
- Practice methods to resolve current symptoms and prevent future effects of burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue.
- Manage individual cases, as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a fashion that best serves the patient and simultaneously protects the practitioner.
- Develop, implement, and document treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Evaluate and practice evidence-based behavioral health interventions using assessment and outcome measures.
- Demonstrate ethical interpersonal and communication skills important in establishing and maintaining relationships.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$38,980 Show expanded career information for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
$46,990 Show expanded career information for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Community Health Workers
$38,990 Show expanded career information for Community Health Workers
Health Education Specialists
$48,460 Show expanded career information for Health Education Specialists
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
$38,590 Show expanded career information for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Psychiatric Technicians
$36,610 Show expanded career information for Psychiatric Technicians
Rehabilitation Counselors
$38,270 Show expanded career information for Rehabilitation Counselors
Social and Community Service Managers
$62,280 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
$36,900 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$93,120 Show expanded career information for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
Social Workers, All Other
$60,510 Show expanded career information for Social Workers, All Other
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
$48,930 Show expanded career information for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
- Psychiatric Aides
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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BHS150 | Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services | Critical course Gateway course | H, SB | 3 | |
BHS155 | Professional Resiliency and Well-Being | Critical course | SB | 3 | |
BHS160 | Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling Services | Critical course | 3 | ||
BHS165 | Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills | 3 | |||
BHS170 | Case Management and Clinical Documentation | 3 | |||
BHS180 | Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BHS150 | Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services | Critical course Gateway course | H, SB | 3 | |
BHS155 | Professional Resiliency and Well-Being | Critical course | SB | 3 | |
BHS160 | Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling Services | Critical course | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
BHS165 | Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills | 3 | |||
BHS170 | Case Management and Clinical Documentation | 3 | |||
BHS180 | Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy | 3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- H = Historical Awareness
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Basic Behavioral Health Sciences (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=171381).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.