This curriculum for health and human behavior is designed
for students interested in working with people in need.
Students will have the opportunity to study human behavior
and human development within the context of the psychological,
social, and biophysical environments in which people
live. They will develop skills needed to work with others
both one-on-one and in groups. They will develop the
value base from which they will practice, and the ethical
standards of the helping professions.
The curriculum is designed to help students interested
in working in a wide variety of helping settings including:
alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities, behavioral
health agencies, geriatric centers and life care facilities,
youth centers, criminal justice facilities, schools
serving special need children and youth, and community
outreach programs. They will be prepared to work as
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors,
Case Workers, Case Managers, Mental Health Counselors,
Health Educators, Social and Human Service Assistants,
and Community and Social Service Specialists.
Online Degrees For Health & Human Behavior:
- Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (MA)
- Ph.D. in Health Services