Associate of Applied Science in Community Behavioral Health Support
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Community Behavioral Health Support (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Needs to be converted to Asset.
The Associate of Applied Science in Community Behavioral Health Support works to prepare
students for employment in community based behavioral health facilities immediately
upon graduation by providing both real world experience and specialized training.
Through field and internship experiences and tailored instruction, graduates will
be fully prepared to enter a career in this challenging field.
Through a partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, there are many
local and statewide job opportunities in this field. Students will complete the program
at an accelerated pace and graduate in a year and a half through a mix of a seated
and hybrid format classes.
Associate of Applied Science in Community Behavioral Health Support
Preadmission Semester - 14 hours |
Credit Hours |
BHS 200 Introduction to Behavioral Community Health Support |
2 |
PSY 121 Introductory Psychology (if needed) |
3 |
ENG 110 Writing I |
3 |
CIS 101 Computers for Learning |
3 |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3 |
Admitted Cohort Summer Semester - 6 hours |
Credit Hours |
BHS 210 Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavioral Health |
3 |
BHS 220 Systems of Care in Behavioral Health Clients |
3 |
Fall Semester - 17 hours |
Credit Hours |
BHS 230 Substance Abuse Disorders |
3 |
BHS 240 Client Interactions I |
3 |
BHS 291 Field Practicum I |
2 |
CFD 155 Principles of Human Development |
3 |
ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for the Professions |
3 |
COM 205 Interpersonal Communication Theory and Skills |
3 |
Summer Semester - 7 hours |
Credit Hours |
BHS 280 Evidence Based Treatments |
4 |
BHS 293 Field Practicum III |
3 |
Community Behavioral Health Support (AAS) Degree |
Credit Hours |
Total Hours Required |
61 |