The Behavioral Health and Social Work Certificate prepares individuals to apply modern psychological and sociological concepts to the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of intervention strategies for addressing community needs primarily in the realm of promoting physical and mental well-being. Coursework focuses on the instruction of identifying behavioral disorders and associated evidence-based treatment practices. Students review antecedents for modern social problems including poverty, domestic violence, incarceration, and complex family dynamics. Large group counseling, social services systems behavior, and the dynamics of social change also are discussed. Instruction prepares students to address the behavioral needs of clients and equips students with the skillset needed to become employed with local and regional community organizations.
Program Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Identify major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and the associated application to social and behavioral topics. (1, 2, 3, 4)
2. Interpret concepts related to social and behavioral scientific inquiry, research methods, data analysis, and the associated variables or phenomena. (2, 3, 5)
3. Apply the associated ethical standards of social and behavioral sciences, inclusive of diversity and cross/multicultural community-building values that promote positive individual and global growth. (1, 3, 4)
4. Communicate meaning through standardized APA writing skills, presentations, or other communicative means using progressive technologies within the social and behavioral sciences field. (2, 5, 6)
5. Demonstrate professional work habits and ethics through the application of social and behavioral content and skill knowledge. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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