Behavioral Healthcare

A Bachelor is Applied Science in Behavioral Healthcare (BAS-BH) provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to work in a variety of human service careers.

Students are trained to:

Analyze current trends, theories, approaches, and best practices;
Recognize barriers for individuals and families;
Analyze, evaluate, and conduct behavioral health research;
Identify the local healthcare system, particularly the behavioral healthcare system;
Adhere to important professional and ethical standards;
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members;
Complete screenings and assessments to develop and monitor treatment plans.

Program Details

Students enroll full-time for a total of 15 credits (three classes) per quarter for six quarters. There are no upper division summer courses offered.

Hybrid Evening program

The evening hybrid program is a mix of online work (60 percent) and shortened class meetings (40 percent). The upper division classes meet two evenings per week - 5-8:50 p.m. Tuesdays and 6-7:50 p.m. Thursdays. Each class meets two hours per week and the remaining coursework is online.

Career Possibilities

Graduates are prepared for positions in a variety of healthcare, non-profit, and state agencies focused on human services careers, such as: social and community service managers, addiction/substance use disorder counselors, social workers, and case managers..

How to Apply

Steps to Apply

Complete the online Centralia College application. Note: After you submit your online application, Enrollment Services will email you additional instructions for completing your admissions packet.
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2024 BAS Admission & Notification Dates

If you apply by:	Centralia College will send notification by:
April 1	April 19
May 1	May 17
June 1	June 17

Admission & Program Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

Completion of BAS application materials
Associate degree or 90 credits at junior-level standing with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
English 101 – English Composition I with at least a 2.0 minimum GPA
Completion of SUDP 100 Intro to SUDP (formerly CDP 100) offered online spring quarter at Centralia College

General Education Degree Required Courses

The following courses must be completed prior to earning a bachelor’s degree. The courses can be included in the two-year degree or be completed during the bachelor’s program in addition to program required courses.

Successful completion of each of these courses:

ENGL& 102 English Composition II
CMST& 220 Public Speaking
PSYC& 100 General Psychology
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology
PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology
SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology
MATH& 146 Intro to Statistics
BIOL& 170 Human Biology
BIOL 172 Human Biology Lab or natural science w/lab
5 credits of any distribution elective

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) sets the tuition rate.

For the current year's tuition rate, see Tuition & Fees - Bachelor of Applied Science.

The cost of room and board would be additional.

Financial Aid

For information on applying for financial aid, see Financial Aid.

Scholarships

Students can apply for scholarships online from Dec. 1-March 1. Visit the scholarships page for information and a link to the online application.

BAS-BH Education Plan

Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
Emphasis: Behavioral Healthcare
Credits: 90

Junior Year
Fall Quarter	ENGL& 102 English Composition II * OR General Education Distribution Requirement - 5 credits BASBH 300 Intro to Behavioral Healthcare - 5 credits BASBH 320 Social & Cultural Diversity in Behavioral Healthcare - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	SUDP 110 Counseling Techniques OR General Education Distribution Requirement - 4-5 credits BASBH 330 Ethics in Behavioral Health - 5 credits BASBH 350 Neurobiology - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	PSYC 209 Research Methods - 5 credits SUDP 240 Group Counseling OR General Education Distribution Requirement - 4-5 credits BASBH 400 Case Management - 5 credits

Senior Year
Fall Quarter	BASBH 455 Behavioral Healthcare in Primary Care - 5 credits BASBH 450 Advanced Counseling Techniques - 5 credits BASBH 420 Treatment of Mental Health Disorders - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	BASBH 340 Professional Development - 5 credits BASBH 430 Trauma-Informed Care - 5 credits BASBH 440 Family Counseling - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	PSYC 409 Positive Psychology, Health & Aging - 5 credits BASBH 325 Sociology of Health & Healthcare - 5 credits BASBH 470 Practicum OR BASBH 471 Capstone Project - 6 credits

Notes:

SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 are required courses. Students who have not completed SUDP 110 & 240 prior to program admissions, must complete the courses as part of the program.
Students who have completed SUDP 110 & 240 prior to program admission, must complete three general education requirements as part of the program.
Students who have completed SUDP courses and all general education prior to program start, will take the following course(s) to reach a minimum of 90 credits for this degree. (PSYC 210; PSYC 250, SOC& 201, SOC 125)

Contact BAS Programs

CONTACT

For Questions about the Program

Bachelor's Degree Programs
360-623-8927
bachelors@centralia.edu

For Questions about Applications and Credit Transfers

Kelly Worthey
Director of Enrollment Services
360-623-8664
Email Kelly Worthey