MCCCD Program Description

Behavioral Sciences

Major: 9300
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: BS

CIP Code: 30.1701

Program Availability: SM
Instructional Council: Counseling
Total Credits: 120
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1011.00 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
21-1092.00 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
29-2053.00 Psychiatric Technicians

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1023.00 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors
21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
21-1013.00 Marriage and Family Therapists
21-1019.00 Counselors, All Others
21-1022.00 Healthcare Social Workers
19-3039.00 Psychologists, All Other
19-3031.03 Counseling Psychologists
19-3032.00 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
19-3031.00 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
29-1223.00 Psychiatrists
19-3039.01 Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
25-1066.00 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
19-3034.00 School Psychologists
29-1071.00 Physician Assistant

Description: The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Behavioral Sciences provides students with an advanced study of human behavior and the skills necessary to develop and implement specialized and comprehensive behavioral health and social services to individuals and families dealing with mental illness, substance use disorders and addiction, trauma, developmental disabilities, comorbid medical conditions, and challenging behaviors.

The Bachelor of Science degree is intended to meet the academic requirements for the Registered Behavior Technician and other micro-certifications. It is also intended to meet the qualifications for the Licensed Substance Abuse Technician through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Foundations of Behavioral Sciences and Advanced Behavioral Sciences, as well as the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Behavioral Sciences are also available and embedded within this degree.

This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Compose academic and professional materials as well as clinical documentation utilizing advanced writing and communication skills. (FYE101, FYE103, BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS300, BHS310, BHS320, BHS340, BHS385, BHS400, BHS410, BHS420, BHS430, BHS490, ASD+++, BHS+++, PSY+++, BIO160, PSY101, PSY230, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Develop therapeutic alliances utilizing interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and microcounseling skills. (BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS300, BHS310, BHS320, BHS340, BHS385, BHS400, BHS410, BHS420, BHS430, BHS490, ASD+++, BHS+++, PSY+++, BIO160, PSY101, PSY230, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Synthesize theories, knowledge, and skills through a critical examination of literature and research to address diverse behavioral health needs using evidence-based practice. (FYE101, FYE103, BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS300, BHS310, BHS320, BHS340, BHS385, BHS400, BHS410, BHS420, BHS430, BHS490, ASD+++, BHS+++, PSY+++, BIO160, PSY101, PSY230, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Develop a code of ethics and behavior consistent with legal and professional standards and requirements. (BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS300, BHS310, BHS320, BHS340, BHS385, BHS400, BHS410, BHS420, BHS430, BHS490, ASD+++, BHS+++, PSY+++, BIO160, PSY101, PSY230, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Evaluate patients’ diverse needs through an understanding of health, wellness, and psychopathology within and across cultures. (FYE101, FYE103, BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS300, BHS310, BHS320, BHS340, BHS385, BHS400, BHS410, BHS420, BHS430, BHS490, ASD+++, BHS+++, PSY+++, BIO160, PSY101, PSY230, (COM), [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 6. Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to meet individual, family, and community needs in a variety of behavioral health and social service settings. (FYE101, FYE103, BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS300, BHS310, BHS320, BHS340, BHS385, BHS400, BHS410, BHS420, BHS430, BHS490, ASD+++, BHS+++, PSY+++, BIO160, PSY101, PSY230, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Compare and contrast approaches to trauma and recovery with an emphasis on fostering health, wellness, and resilience. (FYE101, FYE103, BHS150, BHS155, BHS160, BHS165, BHS170, BHS175, BHS180, BHS185, BHS190, BHS205, BHS210, BHS215, BHS300, BHS310, BHS320, BHS340, BHS385, BHS400, BHS410, BHS420, BHS430, BHS490, ASD+++, BHS+++, PSY+++, BIO160, PSY101, PSY230, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [MA], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. The following courses will be considered an equivalent substitute if successfully completed by a student in a previous associate degree or certificate program before entering the bachelor’s degree program. These substitutions apply only to this degree, 9300, and should not be taken in lieu of the required BHS, Behavioral Health Services, course. ASD102 for BHS165 ASD120 for BHS160 ASD161 for BHS170 ASD250 for BHS215 CAP120 for BHS205 CAP220 for BHS185 CAP240 for BHS165 PSY132 for BHS185 SWU130 for BHS210 SWU171 for BHS150 SWU183 for BHS160 Course credits for the identified substitutes may vary, requiring a student to complete additional general elective coursework to achieve the degree minimum of 120 semester credits.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
None.	Credits:

Required Courses
BHS150 Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services 3 BHS155 Professional Resiliency and Well-Being 3 BHS160 Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling Services 3 BHS165 Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills 3 BHS170 Case Management and Clinical Documentation 3 BHS175 Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Treatment 3 BHS180 Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy 3 BHS185 Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health 3 + BHS190 Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Social Services 1 BHS205 Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories 3 BHS210 Addictions, Substance Use Disorders, and Recovery 3 BHS215 Introduction to Group Therapy 3 + BHS300 Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice 4 + BHS310 Fundamentals of Family Systems Counseling 3 + BHS320 Behavioral Development Across the Lifespan 3 + BHS340 Psychopathology Across Cultures 3 + BHS385 Multicultural Approaches to Behavioral Health Care 3 + BHS400 Biological and Environmental Bases of Behavior 3 + BHS410 Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders 3 + BHS420 Relational Approach to Trauma 3 + BHS430 Concepts and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis 3 + BHS490 Advanced Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Social Services 2 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 65-67

Restricted Electives
Complete six (6) credits from the following prefixes. Selected courses will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives areas. Students should consult with their college’s Program Director or their faculty or academic advisor to select courses that best align with academic and professional goals. ASD+++ Any ASD Addictions and Substance Use Disorders course(s) BHS+++ Any BHS Behavioral Health Services Technology course(s) PSY+++ Any PSY Psychology course(s)	Credits: 6

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 32-35
A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SG]/[SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. 6 HCR210 Clinical Health Care Ethics recommended.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 3
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 AND Met by BHS150 in the Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4) 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) OR COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3) 3 COM225 recommended.

General Electives
	Credits: 9-17
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 120 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: August 23, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
+ PSY230 Introduction to Statistics 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by BHS185 in the Required Courses area.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by BHS150 in the Required Courses area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-3
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Subject Options			Credits:

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0
None.