Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders

Concepts of Behavioral Health

Effective Communicator

Discuss the history and current trends of behavioral health.

Construct logical, cohesive, and persuasive arguments.

Describe current theories, approaches, and techniques in the field of behavioral health.

Locate, verify, evaluate, and correctly cite print and electronic resources.

Analyze current research and best practices in the field of behavioral health.

Exhibit proficiency in Standard American English for academic purposes.

Examine various behavioral health emphasis areas and their role in behavioral health.

Demonstrate knowledge of the power and ethical ramifications of language choice and communication style.

Examine related job opportunities and roles in the behavioral health field.

Behavioral Health Skills

Innovative Thinking

Discuss the current DSM manual and ICD codes for behavioral health.

Demonstrate clarity and logic in asking relevant questions and acquiring knowledge.

Examine the use of emerging brain technology for behavioral health.

Apply appropriate critical inquiry strategies (e.g., inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis) to issues and questions.

Analyze the different clinical and documentation skills to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.

Make informed decisions based on historical, current, reliable, and valid information.

Discuss the role of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment when working with behavioral health clients.

Evaluate the Code of Ethics and specific state laws and rules for behavioral health.

Analyze the scope of practice of a behavioral health paraprofessional and technician.

Cultural Competency

Christian Worldview

Discuss the impact of multiculturalism, diversity awareness, and social justice in the behavioral health field.

Examine the ideological foundation of the Christian worldview.

Describe the different types of communication styles among cultures.

Analyze the implications of the Christian worldview as it relates to human value and dignity.

Define the role of religion and spirituality in providing behavioral health services.

Analyze ethical decisions made from the Christian worldview.

Examine the values and belief systems of behavioral health disorders across cultures.

Examine the application of the Christian worldview within the context of discipline and vocation.

Behavioral Health Information Technology

Transformative Leader

Differentiate between electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR).

Collaborate effectively with others to meet goals.

Evaluate the use of record keeping and other related software for behavioral health.

Recognize leaders, the results of their styles, and rationale for differences.

Analyze the importance of privacy, security, and confidentiality with patient medical and health records.

Examine the consequences of choice; understand the concepts of accountability and personal responsibility.

Encourage and motivate others to achieve their goals.

Professional Network

Global Contributor

Explain professional roles and expectations in the field of behavioral health.

Articulate knowledge of individual, group, and societal behavior.

Examine internal and external multi-disciplinary teams in behavioral health.

Define personal role in a larger, diverse social context.

Analyze local and national behavioral health service entities.

Acknowledge individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and belief systems, and interact appropriately.

Discuss the role of managed care and integrated health system in behavioral health.

Use knowledge of the past to develop understandings concerning the present or future.

Evaluate artistic and literary expression and how they influence and reflect society.

Childhood and Adolescence Disorders

Identify the theories of childhood development.

Identify the DSM disorders relating to children and adolescents.

Distinguish evidence-based treatment options for child and adolescent disorders.

Discuss the Code of Ethics and legal rights in relation to working with minors.