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Catalog 2023-2024
Behavioral Healthcare, BAS-BH
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An applied bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Healthcare (BAS-BH) provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to work in a variety of human service careers.
Admission into the BAS-BH program is merit-based. Meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available enrollment spaces. In order to be placed into the admissions pool, applicants must complete or submit the following:
Minimum Admission Requirements
- BAS Application materials
- Associate degree of 90 units at junior-level standing with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
- English 101 English Composition I with at least a 2.0 minimum GPA
- Completion of SUDP 100 Intro to SUDP (formerly CDP 100)
The following courses must be completed prior to earning a bachelor’s degree. The courses can be included in the two-year degree or be completed during the bachelor’s program in addition to program required courses.
Students must complete a total of 50 units of General Education courses carrying the following distributions prior to graduation. Courses that cannot be included in an associate degree are bolded.
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General Education Requirements
Communications (C) 10 units
Social Science (SS) 20 units
Quantitative Skills (M) 5 units
Natural Science (NS) 6-10 units w/ 1 lab
Distribution Electives (C) (H) (SS) (M) (NS) 5 units
Note:
Students enroll full-time for a total of 15 units (three classes) per quarter for six quarters. There are no upper division summer courses offered. Hybrid Evening Program
The evening hybrid program is a mix of online work (60 percent) and shortened class meetings (40 percent). The upper division classes meet two evenings per week - 5-8:50 p.m. Tuesdays and 6-7:50 p.m. Thursdays. Each class meets two hours per week and the remaining coursework is online.
Steps to Apply
- If you are not a current or former Centralia College student, obtain a ctcLink ID number by applying to Centralia College online.
- Complete the online BAS-BH Application Form. Priority applications will be accepted until July 30. Applications will be reviewed and applicants notified regarding admission by August 16.
After receiving the online BAS-BH Application Form, Enrollment Services will email you instructions for completing your admissions packet through Canvas.
Program Of Study
Emphasis: Behavioral Healthcare
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
Total Units: 90-91
Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid
Purpose: The program is designed to graduate individuals who are well-grounded in the knowledge, skills and abilities to work effectively with a diverse client base in a variety of human service careers.
Progrom Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Analyze behavioral health concepts such as current trends, theories, approaches, and best practices
- Recognize institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for individuals and families within behavioral health systems.
- Effectively analyze, evaluate, and conduct behavioral health research
- entify the structures, functions, and organizations which comprise the local health care system, with a particular focus on behavioral healthcare organizations
- Demonstrate the ability to adhere to professional, ethical standards, including confidentiality and sensitivity when working with diverse populations within the behavioral health field
- Demonstrate clear, concise, and effective written, electronic, and verbal communication skills with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to enhance person-centered care and health outcomes
Complete both brief screenings and biopsychosocial assessments to include co-occurring disorders and develop and monitor client-centered treatment plans in the context of family community, and cultural identities.
Recommended 2-year Course Plan
Fall Quarter, Junior Year
Winter Quarter, Junior Year
Spring Quarter, Junior Year
Fall Quarter, Senior Year
Winter Quarter, Senior Year
Spring Quarter, Senior Year
- BASBH 325 Sociology of Health & Healthcare 5 Unit(s)
- BASBH 470 Practicum 5 Unit(s)
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- BASBH 471 Capstone Project 5 Unit(s)
- PSYC 409 Positive Psychology, Health & Aging 5 Unit(s)
Note:
SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 are required courses. Students who have not completed SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 prior to program admissions, must complete the courses as part of the program.Students who have completed SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 prior to program admission, must complete three general education requirements as part of the program.Students who have completed SUDP courses and all general education prior to program start, will take the following course(s) to reach a minimum of 90 units for this degree. (PSYC 210 , PSYC 250 , SOC 125 , SOC& 201 )
Alternative 3-year Course Plan
Term 8
- BASBH 340 - Professional Development 5 Unit(s)
- BASBH 440 - Family Counseling 5 Unit(s)
Term 9
- BASBH 325 - Sociology of Health & Healthcare 5 Unit(s)
- BASBH 470 - Practicum 5 Unit(s)
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- BASBH 471 - Capstone Project 5 Unit(s)
Note:
SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 are required courses. Students who have not completed SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 prior to program admissions, must complete the courses as part of the program.Students who have completed SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 prior to program admission, must complete three general education requirements as part of the program.Students who have completed SUDP courses and all general education prior to program start, will take the following course(s) to reach a minimum of 90 units for this degree. (PSYC 210, PSYC 250, SOC 125, SOC& 201)
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