With 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 (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
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| 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 |
| PHHB 2070 Substance Abuse and Misuse Prevention and Management | 3 hours |
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Additional 15 hours to be selected from at least 2 of the 4 areas listed below: All courses below are 3 hours each with the exception of PSYC 3140 which is 4 hours |
15 hours |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
- PSYC 3520 Child Psychology
- PSYC 3540 Adolescent Psychology
- PSYC 4460/GERO 4460 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging
- PSYC 4590 Psychology of Exceptional Children
- GERO 2000 Introduction to Gerontology
- GERO 3070/PHHB 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
- CRCJ 4420 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
- PHHB 1500 Foundations of Public Health
- PHHB 2310 Healthful Living
- PHHB 2850 Stress Management
- PHHB 3080 Health Concepts of Sexual Development
- PHHB 4130 Community Health
- PHHB 4550 Health Aspects of Aging
- PHHB 4950 Public Health Leadership and Advocacy
- PHHB 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**
Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
** Note: The Psychology lab pairs need to be considered if a student is considering graduate school in Psychology at UNO.
A minimum of 120 hours are required for the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree.
Career Options
Students with an area of concentration in Behavioral Health may find careers in:
- Mental Health Facilities
- Intake Services
- Community Center Leadership
- Hospitals
- Community Organizations
- Behavioral Tech Positions