Bachelor in Applied Science – Behavioral Health map

Entry Requirements:

  • Apply to BBCC
  • Complete Associate degree or 90 college-level credits from accredited institution
  • 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Apply to BAS-BH Program – Opens February 3rd!
  • Complete Pre-requisite coursework earning a 2.0 GPA or above in: ENGL&101, ENGL235 or ENGL&102, College-level math, Humanities Course, and PSYC&100 General Psychology.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • Milestone CoursesThese courses are key to your success!

Entry Requirements (required prior to admission to BAS program) 

  • ENGL&101: English Composition I
  • 5 Credits
  • ENGL& 235: Technical Writing
  • 5 Credits
  • Any Humanities course
  • 5 Credits
  • PSYC&100: General Psychology
  • 5 Credits
  • MATH (any 100 level math course, excluding MAP courses)
  • OR
  • PHIL& 120: Symbolic Logic
  • 5 Credits

Social Science: 15 Credits (SS)

  • PSYC& 220: Psychological Disorders
  • 5 Credits
  • PSYC 270: Psychology of Addiction & Recovery
  • 5 Credits

*Lower Division Courses: 5 credits

  • Any advisor approved general education course
  • 5 Credits

*Natural Science: 5 Credits (NS, LS, MS)

  • Any Lab Science course (LS) BIOL& 100 recommended
  • 5 Credits

BAS-BH Core Requirements: 60 credits

  • ADS 100: Survey of Addictive Drugs
  • 5 Credits
  • BH 300: Intro to Behavioral Healthcare
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 320: Social & Cultural Diversity in Behavioral Healthcare
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 330: Ethics in Behavioral Healthcare
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 400: Case Management
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 340: Professional Development
  • 5 Credits
  • BH 360: Treatment of Behavioral Health Disorders
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 420: Assessment of Mental Health Disorders
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 450: Advanced Counseling Techniques
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 491: Practicum 1
  • 5 Credits
  • BH 410: Group Counseling
  • 5 Credits
  • BH 492: Field Practicum II
  • 5 Credits
  • BH& 350: Behavioral Neuroscience
  • 5 Credits
  • BH 493: Field Practicum III
  • 5 Credits

*OR ADVISOR APPROVED COURSE FROM SAME DISTRIBUTION

Total Credits Required: 90

Suggested Schedule and checklist

Quarter 1 (Fall)
Quarter 2 (Winter)
Quarter 3 (Spring)
Quarter 4 (Fall)
Quarter 5 (Winter)
Quarter 6 (Spring)

Suggested Schedule:

  • ADS 100: Survey of Addictive Drugs
  • PSYC& 220 Psychological Disorders
  • BH 300: Intro to Behavioral Healthcare

To Do:

  • Apply for FAFSA or WASFA for next year
  • Set up your Bankmobile account
  • Get familiar with your CTCLink student homepage
  • Meet with your advisor
  • Identify a 2-3 year plan based on enrollment status

Suggested Schedule:

  • PSYC 270: Psychology of Addiction & Recovery
  • BH& 330: Ethics in Behavioral Healthcare
  • BH& 320: Social & Cultural Diversity in Behavioral Healthcare

To Do:

  • Make an education plan with your advisor
  • Apply for BBCC Foundation Scholarships

Suggested Schedule:

  • BH& 400: Case Management
  • BH& 340: Professional Development
  • BH& 420: Assessment of Mental Health Disorders

To Do:

  • Meet with your advisor
  • Identify need to take summer courses

Suggested Schedule:

  • BH 360: Treatment of Behavioral Health Disorders
  • BH& 450: Advanced Counseling Techniques
  • BH& 491: Practicum 1

To Do:

  • Update your education plan with your advisor
  • Apply for FAFSA or WASFA for next year if continuing

Suggested Schedule:

  • Lab Science (BIOL&100 recommended)
  • BH 410: Group Counseling
  • BH 492: Field Practicum II

To Do:

  • Review education plan with your advisor
  • Apply for graduation (After enrolling in your final quarter of classes)

Suggested Schedule:

  • BH& 350 Behavioral Neuroscience
  • BH 493: Field Practicum III
  • GEN ED: Any Advisor approved humanities, social science, math, or science course

To Do:

  • Identify need to take summer courses
  • Order cap and gown
  • Attend graduation

BAS-Behavioral Health Pre-Requisite Flow Chart

Start by meeting with your advisor to determine which course to take first based on your placement scores.

Math Pathway

DVS 080: College Transitions Math → MATH 094: Intro to Algebra or MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce Programs I → MATH 098: Intermediate Algebra I or MAP 119: Applied Math for Workforce Programs II → MATH&107: Math in Society or MATH&146: Intro to Statistics or PHIL&120: Symbolic Logic

English Pathway

ENGL 99: English Skills + CSS 106: Reading Skills → ENGL&101: Composition I → ENGL&235: Technical Writing

Core Management Courses

BH&400: Case Management + 25 credits Upper Division Courses → BH&491: Practicum 1 → BH 492: Field Practicum II → BH 493: Field Practicum III

Tips

  • Program Admission is required for all upper division (300 and 400- level) courses.
  • Students from associate degree programs in criminal justice, early childhood education and medical assistant are encouraged to apply.

Which Quarter can I begin?

The BAS-BH program can be started Fall quarter.

Program Modality

The BAS-BH program is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of working professionals and place-bound students. To provide flexibility and accessibility, courses are offered in a hybrid format. Students will attend live sessions three times per quarter, with the remainder of the coursework completed online, ensuring a balanced and convenient learning experience. Faculty will use web enhanced technology during live-sessions to ensure students can participate at the host site or from home

Length of Program

90 Credits = 6 Quarters* if you take 15 credits each quarter

*Your specific route may take longer than 6 quarters depending on the number of credits you take each quarter.

Career Outlook

The Bachelor’s in Behavioral Health (BAS-BH) degree builds upon your existing associate degree by adding junior and senior year courses focusing on behavioral health, case management, counseling, neuroscience, therapeutic skills, and treatment of mental health disorders

Future Education Opportunities

The program is delivered in partnership between BBCC and Wenatchee Valley College. Students are co-enrolled in courses at both colleges, and receive advising, support services, and financial aid from their home college. The BAS-Behavioral Health program is designed for adult learners who need flexibility in their schedules to balance work and family responsibilities. The program prepares graduates to deliver evidence-based interventions for common behavioral health conditions as part of an integrated care team or serving as case managers, care coordinators, client advocates, and crisis responders.

BAS-BH Program Page
bas@bigbend.edu