Foundations of Behavioral Sciences
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Foundations of Behavioral 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. This program prepares students for industry certification and is embedded in the CCL in Advanced Behavioral Sciences, the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Behavioral Sciences, and the Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Behavioral Sciences available at MCCCD.
Details
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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:
- Determine the role, function, and responsibilities of various mental health professions.
- Examine the comprehensive bio-psycho-social needs of diverse client populations in behavioral health and social service settings.
- Identify 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.
- Document treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- 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 wages* for this certificate. 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. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
$54,280 Show expanded career information for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Healthcare Social Workers
$60,790 Show expanded career information for Healthcare Social Workers
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
$112,690 Show expanded career information for Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Marriage and Family Therapists
$58,360 Show expanded career information for Marriage and Family Therapists
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
$43,720 Show expanded career information for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Mental Health Counselors
$50,460 Show expanded career information for Mental Health Counselors
Physician Assistants
$121,490 Show expanded career information for Physician Assistants
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
$56,120 Show expanded career information for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Psychiatric Aides
$33,300 Show expanded career information for Psychiatric Aides
Psychiatric Technicians
$35,370 Show expanded career information for Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatrists
$293,810 Show expanded career information for Psychiatrists
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$77,770 Show expanded career information for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
School Psychologists
$76,870 Show expanded career information for School Psychologists
Social and Human Service Assistants
$39,460 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
$50,460 Show expanded career information for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Counseling Psychologists
- Counselors, All Other
- Psychologists, All Other
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 Degree Progress Report 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 official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=186989).
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.