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Behavioral Health Support

Course Descriptions

BHS 100 Introduction to Behavioral Health Support 3-0-3
This course introduces the student to the behavioral health care profession. An overview of the programs and services offered by Community Behavioral Health Centers are presented. The skills and ethically considerations needed to work with various clients are discussed. Students are oriented to the most prevalent diagnosis, introduced to the recovery/resiliency model, family systems, population management, and additional philosophies within the community support. The course identifies the population being served as well as the personal and profession requirements in order to be successful working in the field. Introduction to the serious mental illness, SUD, confidentiality, HIPAA, personal/professional boundaries, abuse laws, client rights, guardianship, custody, conservatorship, and involuntary detention are presented.

BHS 210 Legal and Ethical Issues 3-0-3
This course examines the legal and ethical issues related to services for clients served by behavioral health centers. Topics include guardianship, custody and conservatorship, client rights, fraud and abuse, detention and other legal and court issues. Ethical standards, professional and personal boundaries are discussed. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 220 Systems of Care 3-0-3
This course provides a holistic approach to care. Approaches that promote active participation by the client in decision making and self-advocacy are examined. Techniques to motivate clients toward personal responsibility for resiliency and recovery are introduced along with the development of wellness plans and support networks. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 230 Substance Use Disorders 3-0-3
This course is designed to provide a study of chemical use and dependency, including the cycle of addiction and recovery. Comprehensive substance use treatment and rehabilitation models in a variety of settings will be examined. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 240 Client Interactions 3-0-3
This course introduces the techniques for assuring consistency, accountability and effectiveness for intake operations. Topics include the concept of intake, the purpose and types of assessment tools utilized for determining risk and treatment needs. Skills will be developed in conducting interviews, establishing client rapport, eliciting client information, and utilization of proper clinical tools for documentation within a treatment plan. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 245 Field Practicum 3-0-3
This course is a field placement designed to provide a student with 192 hours of observation and practical experience in a behavioral health community center or similar service agency or provider. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 250 Chronic Health Care Issues 3-0-3
This course presents the pathophysiology and treatment of chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and various other common disease. Unique patient groups in relation to specific disability, disease, and/or restrictive issues are identified as well as typical medication and treatment protocols. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 260 Family and Youth Issues 3-0-3
This course will examine family dynamics and problem patterns within the family unit. Family and youth interventions and problem prevention will be addressed. The community support role in family intervention is explored. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 270 Client Interaction II 3-0-3
This course examines techniques of working with others for collaboration, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and de-escalation. Listening and responding skills will be practiced along with developing skills to manage the dynamic differences presented by the clients and the communities served. Challenging client issues will be presented and resolutions examined. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 280 Evidence Based Treatments 3-0-3
This course introduces the student to the behavioral health care profession. An overview of the programs and services offered by Community Behavioral Health Centers are presented. The skills and ethically considerations needed to work with various clients are discussed. Students are oriented to the most prevalent diagnosis, introduced to the recovery/resiliency model, family systems, population management, and additional philosophies within the community support. The course identifies the population being served as well as the personal and profession requirements in order to be successful working in the field. Introduction to the serious mental illness, SUD, confidentiality, HIPAA, personal/professional boundaries, abuse laws, client rights, guardianship, custody, conservatorship, and involuntary detention are presented. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

BHS 285 Field Practicum II 0-3-3
This course provides students with 192 hours of practical experience in a Behavioral Health Center. Students will participate in intake assessment and treatment planning and learn how to conduct functional behavioral interventions and make informed decisions when working with clients having behavioral health issues. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission /Acceptance into the Behavioral Health Support program.

Business

Course Descriptions

BUS100  Introduction to Business 3-0-3
This is a survey course designed to provide students with general knowledge of the business world. Topics include economics, management, marketing, accounting, computer information systems, human resource management, finance, and risk management.

BUS112  Principles of Management 3-0-3
This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management with an emphasis on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the basic concepts of management in order to aid the student in understanding how an organization functions, and in understanding the complexity and wide variety of issues managers face in today’s organizations. The course uses a case study approach to selecting, combining, and applying techniques of management to realistic business problems.

BUS113  Human Resource Management 3-0-3
This course explores the concepts related to the selection of employees, employee training and development, assessment and improvement of employee performance, job design, compensation systems, and employee relations. (FA) BUS120 3-0-3 Business Law BUS120 is a study of those features of law that pertain to the conduct of business in today’s global economy. The course concentrates on the U.S. legal system; constitutional, criminal and tort law; contracts; and the different business organization models within the U.S.

BUS150  Business Communication 3-0-3
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and its role in today’s workplace. Topics to be covered include organizational and workplace communication, ethical communication strategies, listening and nonverbal skills, intercultural communication, uses of digital media in the communication process and successfully developing positive, negative and persuasive writing techniques. Written, oral and interpersonal skills for communication in the business world will be emphasized as well as delivering an effective oral presentation. Prerequisite: Eligible placement score.

BUS260 Business Administration Capstone 3-0-3 
This capstone course is a multi-disciplinary course that is required of all associate of applied science degree candidates emphasizing in Business Administration degree candidates. The purpose of the course is to create an opportunity for students to choose among a variety of business disciplines and tailor a program of study designed specifically for their personal career goals. The disciplines available include: accounting, advertising, customer service, sales, banking & finance, management & leadership, or retail management. The capstone course may include an academic or career portfolio, research papers, projects or presentations, publications, and journals. Adequate time must be invested in the planning stages for the course. Students should approach the capstone course thoughtfully. It is strongly recommended that students plan a full semester ahead of the scheduled start date, to allow for full development and faculty input in the planning stages. Pre or corequisites for Accounting Option: ACC210, ACC211, ACC214, and ACC218. Pre or corequisites for Business Management Option: BUS100, BUS120, BUS150, and MKT105.

BUS295  Business Administration Internship 0-(6-18)-(2-6)
This course is designed to provide students real-life work experiences through on-thejob training with a field-related cooperating employer in the student’s declared major. Students will be supervised by the business/ industry sponsor and report to the Director of Career and Technical Programs or assigned faculty member. The position may be paid or unpaid. Students must complete a minimum of 45 contact hours per credit hour per semester. Course is variable credits and may be repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisites: Minimum of 30 credit hours, with at least 18 credits of core classes in the program area, 2.50 GPA, and/ or approval from the Dean of Workforce Development and Technical Education or Director of Career and Technical Programs.

BUS299  Special Studies in Business Administration (1-6)-0-(1-6)
This course will consist of specialized study in areas of the department, which are not covered in-depth in courses already offered. Students may take no more than six credit hours of special studies in any one discipline. (IN)

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