As a new academic training program, the child behavioral health major will continue to evolve over time. We are routinely engaged in curriculum revision and enhancement and expect changes as we continue to learn from our students, our partners, and our community. Our 2+2 design ensures that your final two years will include 90 credits in child behavioral health.
Take a moment to explore our currently approved program of study below!
Pre-major Core Curriculum
You’ll need to complete core education requirements, bachelor's degree requirements, and the following pre-major core curriculum with a 3.0 GPA. All courses must be taken graded and passed with a C- or better. Meeting these requirements usually takes two years.
FHS 213: Issues for Children and Families |
FHS 215: Exploring Family and Human Services |
PSY 202: Mind and Society |
PPPM 202: Healthy Communities |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Choose One |
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FHS 216: Diversity in Human Services |
ES 101: Introduction to Ethnic Studies |
PHIL 216: Philosophy and Cultural Diversity |
SOC 207: Social Inequality |
Human Development: CHoose One |
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FHS 328: Human Development in the Family Context |
PSY 308: Developmental Psychology |
If you have taken a similar course at a transfer institution and have questions about whether it would meet one of these requirements, please reach out to our advising team.
CBH Specialized Training Program
Foundational Skills and Professional Practice | Title | credits |
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Youth Risk and Resilience | 3 | |
Clinical Decision Making in CBH | 4 | |
Foundational Skills for Child Behavioral Health Specialists | 4 | |
Ethics and Professional Practice for CBHS | 4 | |
Youth Screening and Risk Assessment | 4 |
Applied Practice Series 1: Behavioral Health Promotion | Title | credits |
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Behavioral Health Promotion I | 4 | |
BEHT 422 | Behavioral Health Promotion II | 4 |
Behavioral Health Promotion III | 4 |
Applied Practice Series 2: Prevention and Intervention | Title | Credits |
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Child Behavioral Health Prevention and Intervention I | 4 | |
Child Behavioral Health Prevention and Intervention II | 4 | |
BEHT 475 | Child Behavioral Health Prevention and Intervention III | 4 |
Parenting Interventions | 4 |
Culturally Responsive & Inclusive Practices | TITLE | CREDITS |
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Foundations of Culturally Responsive Practice | 4 | |
Trauma Informed Supports | 4 | |
2 Electives | Culturally Responsive & Inclusive Practices | 8 |
Supervised Practicum Experiences | Title | credits |
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Supervised Practicum I | 3 | |
Supervised Practicum II | 3 | |
Integrated Practice I | 7 | |
Integrated Practice II | 7 | |
Integrated Practice III | 7 |
Total credits | 90 |
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