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 Courses- These courses are key to your success!
Entry Requirements (required prior to admission to BAS program)
Social Science: 15 Credits (SS)
*Lower Division Courses: 5 credits
*Natural Science: 5 Credits (NS, LS, MS)
BAS-BH Core Requirements: 60 credits
*OR ADVISOR APPROVED COURSE FROM SAME DISTRIBUTION
Total Credits Required: 90
Suggested Schedule and checklist
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 → 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
- 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.
The BAS-BH program can be started Fall quarter.
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
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.
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
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 Pagebas@bigbend.edu
For BEdA Students
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Transition to College (new link)
- Attend your orientation and enroll in your 1st quarter classes
- GED & Placement assessments
- Enroll in a Beyond High School class:
- Identify intended pathway (college, military or employment)
- Update High School & Beyond Plan with your Ed Planner
- Meet with Outreach Staff
- Apply for Financial Aid with FASFA or WASFA application
- Research Scholarship/Grant Funding options
- WIOA partner funding applications
- Verify support access across campus
- Finish Graduation Plan
- Ensure placement completion
- Inquiry about college tuition waiver
- Finish High School & Beyond Plan
- Select college pathway course(s) with your Ed Planner
- Complete college course waiver [10 college credit max]
- Make certain funding is in place
- Finish High School credits
- You will complete these with your Ed Planner:
- Complete New Student Enrollment
- Apply for Graduation
- Get coupon to receive your graduation cap and tassel! And, checkout your graduation gown!