Behavioral Health/Human Services

Students are typically required to take the College’s placement tests at their time of entry. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Behavioral Health/Human Services, students must complete the appropriate 63 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average). All BHHS students must earn a "C" or better in all required BHHS courses. While enrolled in the curriculum, students are to be guided by the values and ethical standards of the helping professions. They are also challenged to participate in a process of self-discovery and growth. Students whose behavior is viewed as inconsistent with professional standards may be dropped from the curriculum pending the results of a departmental hearing

It is recommended that students in the Behavioral Health/Human Services curriculum complete required courses ENGL 101, BHHS 101, BHHS 111 and math in the first semester to ensure time to complete either developmental math courses or successfully complete FNMT 118. It is also recommended that students take ENGL 102, BHHS 103, BHHS 105 and BHHS 194, CIS 103, and at least one of two required social sciences (PSYC 101 or SOC 101) within the first 30 credits. To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Behavioral Health/Human Services, students must complete the appropriate 63 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average). All BHHS students must earn a "C" or better in all required BHHS courses. While enrolled in the curriculum, students are to be guided by the values and ethical standards of the helping professions. They are also challenged to participate in a process of self-discovery and growth. Students whose behavior is viewed as inconsistent with professional standards may be dropped from the curriculum pending the results of a departmental hearing.

Our Behavioral Health/Human Services program will teach you how to understand human behavior and how to improve the lives of others. You will learn how to observe people and the ways in which they develop, consider the ways that social environments affect people, examine your role as a behavioral health professional in the lives of others, and approach difficult situations with understanding in order to respond effectively. As part of the College’s program, you will have opportunities to learn about case management, client relationship-building, techniques for working with groups and individuals, professional responses to cultural differences, professional values, and ethical standards.

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Apply evidence-informed models, theories and practices that impact and transform individuals, families, groups, and community systems.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, human services values, ethical practices, and behaviors consistent with the foundations of professional identity.
• Implement critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and effective helping skills.
• Utilize self-awareness, knowledge, and skills to advocate for underserved populations and groups within human services systems.
• Distinguish relevant client information and behavioral data used in assessment, documentation, and evaluation.
• Apply the skills and knowledge required of entry-level positions within the field of Behavioral Health and Human Services.