Behavioral Health Foundations Certificate

This fully online track prepares students for entry-level behavioral health roles through a practical, workforce-focused curriculum. Students build foundational knowledge in psychology, ethics, case management, and advocacy while gaining early career exposure through virtual job shadowing. Designed for flexibility, this track is ideal for working adults or those seeking a direct pathway into the behavioral health workforce.

• PRDV 5000 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Careers 1 Credit(s)
• PRDV 5000 - Personal Preparation for a Behavioral Health Career 2 Credit(s)
• PRDV 0500 - Behavioral Health Virtual Job Shadowing 1 CEU
• PSY 1010 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 2020 - Professional Resiliency and Well-Being in Behavioral Health 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 2030 - Ethics, Law, and Professional Issues for Behavioral Health Technicians 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 2300 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• SW 1100 - Practice Methods in Behavioral Health 3 Credit(s)
• SW 2200 - Case Management in Behavioral Health 3 Credit(s)
• SW 2300 - Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy 3 Credit(s)

Note: PSY 1010 will be waived for students in this program who complete both PRDV 5000 - Introduction to Behavioral Health Careers and PRDV 5000 Personal Preparation for a Behavioral Health Career prior to enrolling in PSY 2300.

The Psychology Focus track emphasizes psychological theory, human development, and applied practice. Students explore mental health across the lifespan, cultural and social influences on behavior, and professional ethics, with opportunities for supervised internship experience. This track is well-suited for learners interested in behavioral health roles that benefit from deeper psychological training or future academic advancement. This track aligns with psychology degree pathways and supports students interested in continued academic study, including preparation for graduate-level programs.

• PSY 1010 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 2010 - Psychology as a Science and Profession 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 3800 - Professional Roles and Ethics Practicum in Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

• PSY 2300 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 4300 - Abnormal Psychology: Children and Adolescents 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

• PSY 3650 - Health Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 4400 - Positive Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

• PSY 3200 - Psychology of Culture 3 Credit(s)
• PSY 3250 - Introduction to Psychology of Gender 3 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

• PSY 4890 - Psychology Internship 1-12 Credit(s)
• PSY 4891 - Psychology Internship Capstone 3-12 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

• INFO 1010 - Information Literacy 1 Credit(s)
• INFO 2010 - Information Literacy in the Disciplines 1 Credit(s)

The Social Work Focus track centers on direct practice, advocacy, and systems-level understanding of behavioral health services. Students develop skills in individual, family, community, and organizational practice while gaining hands-on field experience. This track is ideal for learners pursuing careers that involve client support, case coordination, and community-based behavioral health work. This track is well-suited for learners pursuing social work degrees or community-based behavioral health careers.

• FLHD 2200 - Emotional Resilience and Well-Being 3 Credit(s)
• SW 1010 - Social Work and Social Welfare 3 Credit(s)
• SW 2100 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 Credit(s)
• SW 3100 - Social Work Practice 1: Individuals and Families 3 Credit(s)
• SW 3300 - Social Work Practice 3: Communities and Organizations 3 Credit(s)
• SW 3350 - Values and Ethics in Social Work 3 Credit(s)
• SW 4500 - Family Law, Public Policy, and Social Welfare 3 Credit(s)
• SW 4891 - Beginning Field Practicum 6 Credit(s)