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.) |
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| 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