Overview
Curriculum
Outcomes
Faculty
Overview
Overview
The Behavioral Science Certificate program is ideal for those individuals committed to working in a helping profession and want to assist others in areas such as mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction. As America’s sensitivity to the needs of all its citizens matures, skilled human service workers are in demand, with jobs in human services projected to be among the fastest growing occupations.
Curriculum
| Fall Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| ENGL120W | College Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PSYC111W | Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC118W | Introduction to Behavioral Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSV217W | Chemical Dependence | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OR | ||||
| CRMJ225W | Drug Abuse and the Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | Lec | Lab | Cr | |
| HSV235W | Fundamentals in Neuroscience and Wellness | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSV117W | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC205W | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSYC110W | Mindfulness and Self Care: Enhancing Wellness in Everyday Life | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOCI111W | Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| OR | ||||
| ECE213W | Sociology of Children and Families | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Total for Certificate | 28 | |||
Outcomes
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Use various methods in providing encouragement to those wanting to make healthy decisions.
- Communicate effectively through all channels.
- Provide assistance to others in making healthy nutritional choices.
Faculty
Stacy Couture
Social, Educational, and Behavioral ScienceHuman Services Program Coordinator-
Robin Scott
Social, Educational, and Behavioral ScienceProfessor of Education / Department Chair of Social, Educational, and Behavioral Science / Program Coordinator of Education
Social, Educational, and Behavioral Science28 Credits Required
81%
of students qualify for financial aid
