Mental Health & Social Work Associate of Applied Science
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Mental Health & Social Work is a program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on individuals and communities facing behavioral health challenges. This program blends academic coursework with applied training to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the field of behavioral health and provides a solid foundation for further education in related fields.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| SOC 1001 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| PTE 1010 | Intro to Behavioral Health Care & Wellness | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| PSY 2440 | Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SWK 1000 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOC 2018 | Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| HPR 1038 | Intro to Medical Terminology | 1 |
| BEH 1001 | MHCI: Preparedness & Empathy | 3 |
| HPR 1000 | Introduction to Health | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
| PSY 2552 | Psychopathology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SWK 1100 | Social Welfare & Community Agencies | 3 |
| PTE 1017 | Theor Concepts Psych Care II | 2 |
| BEH 1030 | Behavioral Health Case Mgmt & Clin Doc | 1 |
| BEH 2001 | MHCI: Advoc, Interv & Resil | 3 |
| BEH 2030 | Applied Therapeutic Com Skills | 3 |
| PSY 1002 | General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fourth Semester
| PTE 1020 | App. of Behavioral Health Care | 5 |
| COM 2063 | Conflict Resolution | 1 |
| HPR 1008 | Law & Ethics for Health Professions | 2 |
| SOC 2031 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| BEH 1020 | Cultural Comp in Beh Health | 1.5 |
| BEH 1040 | Child, Adult & Family Advocacy | 1.5 |
| BEH 1060 or BEH 1050 | Registered Behavioral Technician Training (BEH 1060) or Peer Support Specialist Training (BEH 1050) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 67
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