Do you enjoy helping people to improve their lives? Do you think a lot about how communities can be healthier and happier? Are you a team player who can also work independently? Then a career as a behavioral health or social services professional might be right for you.
SFCC offers a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Integrated Behavioral Health that is designed for students who have an associate in applied science (AAS) degree in a social or human services field.
You will gain practical skills in holistic care through the BAS Program, learning to support individuals in a comprehensive way. This fully online program incorporates interactive teamwork, allowing you to collaborate and learn from your peers.
Upon completion, you will be able to pursue a master’s degree or work in a variety of settings such as behavioral health, primary care, re-entry programs, and many others. SFCC has an articulation agreement with Olympic College. Please inquire for details.
Admission Requirements for the BAS in Integrated Behavioral Health:
- Associate in Applied Science (or equivalent) in a social services or behavioral health-related area
- Minimum college-level cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the core requirements*/degree program coursework. This includes all AS and/or ICS courses completed in the AAS degree at SFCC.
- A grade of 2.0 is sufficient in general education program prerequisite courses, provided the cumulative GPA of 2.5 is met. Please note that Math 146, Statistics, is a prerequisite for the Research and Evaluation Methodologies class that is part of the BAS-IBH. Hence, it is recommended that students have completed Math 146 as part of their AAS degree.
Core requirements*:
- Student can demonstrate basic case management skills that facilitate clients’ progress through the social services or behavioral health system.
- Student can articulate professional ethics.
- Student can apply contemporary theory to the coordination of a variety of integrated services in the community.
- Student can demonstrate understanding of the challenges based in poverty and inequity.
- Student can exhibit empathy in interactions and interventions with a wide spectrum of clients in the social services or behavioral health field.
Need More Information?
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Bachelor of Applied Science
Building 30, Room 248
509-533-3531
SFCC.BAS@sfcc.spokane.edu
If interested, you can also become a certified Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) in Washington State. Check out the University of Washington's About Behavioral Health Support Specialist page for details about becoming a BHSS.