Behavioral Health Aide

Micro-credential

This curriculum was designed and was approved by SUNY CCC governance.

Stackable to Degree Program

These micro-credentials align with requirements for the Human Services, A.S. degree and Liberal Arts and Sciences, A.S. degree should students choose to continue their education after obtaining the micro-credential.

The micro-credential is 12 credits and is comprised of the following courses:

HUSR 1030: Introduction to Helping Skills and Pre-Practicum (3 cr.)

Fundamental skills useful in helping relationships: listening, interviewing, confrontation, and problem solving. Video tape sessions provided feedback for evaluation of skills. Lecture/skills practice.

PSYC 1101: Introduction to Psychological Science (3 cr.)

An introduction to psychology. Includes scientific method, measurement in psychology, motivation, learning, thinking and problem solving, perception, behavior disorders and varieties of treatment, biological basis of behavior, social determinants of behavior, human development and personality. Lectures/demonstrations/discussion/field assignments. Prerequisites: Eligible to enroll in ENGL 1010.

PSYC 2215: Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)

Historical concepts of abnormal behavior and current theoretical perspectives including: behavioral, psychodynamic, existential and neuroscience perspectives. Includes stress related anxiety, emotional, social, psychotic, organic, and developmental disorders; individual, group, family, community, and biological therapy. Writing process. Upper-level course. Prerequisites: PSYC 1101.

BUSN 1055: Professionalism (3 cr.)

Understanding of individual and workplace needs as they relate to professionalism, team building, and career growth. Topic areas include human relations, business ethics, business etiquette, team building concepts, and career enrichment.