Human Services CertificateBehavioral Healthcare Specialist Track I

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Human Services Certificate: Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Track I (code: EJ67)

Certificate

This program will prepare individuals for employment in entry-level professional positions in public and private agencies serving mentally ill and substance abusing patients. Instruction is also provided to allow for the continuation of studies at two- and four-year programs in the areas of substance abuse and mental health.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.

First Semester
	*ENG E101**	Composition	3
	*PSY E111**	General Psychology I	3
	*HSE E202**	Introduction to Counseling/Interviewing	3
	*HSE E210**	Group and Interpersonal Relations	3
	*HSE E141**	Addiction and Mental Illness in Behavioral Health Care	3
Second Semester
	*PSY E140**	Psychology of Addiction	3
	*PSY E245**	Abnormal Psychology	3
	*HSE E147**	Change Theory and Strategies in Behavioral Health Care	3
	*HSE E286**	Practicum in Behavioral Health Care	3
Total Credits			27

Housatonic Community College

Human Services CertificateBehavioral Healthcare Specialist Track I

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Human Services Certificate: Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Track I (code: EJ67)