Behavioral Health

program available on-campus or blendedWith an area of concentration in Behavioral Health you will study the emotions, behaviors, and environments related to a person's mental well-being. This area will provide you with broad knowledge and skills for careers in mental health, addiction treatment, and other service-oriented positions. 

Concentration Requirements 30 hours 
SOWK 1000 Social Work and Social Welfare 3 hours
SOWK 1500 Social Work and Civic Engagement 3 hours
PSYC 2500 Lifespan Psychology 3 hours
PSYC 4440 Abnormal Psychology  3 hours
HED 2070 Drug Awareness  3 hours
Additional 15 hours to be selected from at least 2 of the 4 areas listed below: 15 hours
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:
PSYC 3520 Child Psychology
PSYC 3540 Adolescent Psychology 
PSYC 4460/GERO 4460 Psychology of Adult Development/Aging 
PSYC 4590 Psychology of Exceptional Children 
GERO 2000 Introduction to Gerontology
GERO 3070/HED 3070 Death and Dying 
GERO 4350 Issues in Aging 
GERO 4590 Disorders of Communication with Older Adults 
GERO 4690 Working with Minority Elderly
SOWK 2120 Race, Class and Gender in the United States
CLINICAL:
PSYC 3410 Clinical Psychology 
PSYC 3430 Personality and Adjustment 
PSYC 3450 Social Psychology 
PSYC 4470 Mental Health & Aging
PSYC 4800 Law & Psychology
SOC 4830 Sociology of Mental Illness 
SPED 4010 Mental Health in Schools: Risk Factors and Interventions
CRCJ 4800 Special Topics (when topic is Child Abuse and Neglect)
GERO 4850 Hospice and Other Service for Dying Patient/Family
GERO 4980 Counseling Skills in Gerontology
GERO 4940 Practicum in Gerontology 
COUN 4510 Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency 
HEALTH:
HED 1500 Foundations of Public Health
HED 2310 Healthful Living 
HED 2850 Stress Management 
HED 3080 Health Concepts of Sexual Development 
HED 4130 Community Health 
HED 4550 Health Aspects of Aging 
HED 4950 Public Health Leadership and Advocacy
HED 4960 Public Health Education: Planning and Organization 
MEASUREMENT:
(Suggested courses for students planning to attend graduate school in behavioral health.)
PSYC 3130 Statistics*
PSYC 3140 Methods of Psychological Inquiry*
Secondary Field I 12 hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Secondary Field II 12  hours
Must include courses from the same subject
Electives 26 hours
May include any excess hours in general education, concentration or secondary fields. The number of elective hours may vary but total degree must comprise 120 hours.
University General Education 40 hours
Learn more about general education requirements
TOTAL DEGREE 120 hours

 * Note: The Psychology lab pairs need to be considered if a student is considering graduate school in Psychology at UNO.

Students with an area of concentration in Behavioral Health may find careers in:
♦ Nonprofit Organizations       ♦ Hospitals
♦ Mental Health Facilities ♦ Community Organizations
♦ Intake Services ♦ Behavioral Tech Positions
♦ Community Center Leadership