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Behavioral Health Foundations
What you'll learn
Successful completion of this microcredential prepares students for entry-level positions in behavioral health and human service settings and provides a strong foundation for continued education in Human Services, Addiction Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, and related helping professions. This microcredential was developed along with industry partners ensuring that it provides the skills and knowledge needed to advance or update within the Behavioral Health sector. The Behavioral Health Foundations Microcredential provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills for supporting individuals experiencing mental health, addictions, and other behavioral health challenges. Through coursework in human services, mental health care, and individual counseling, students develop competencies in client engagement, communication, assessment, treatment planning, professional documentation, crisis response, and recovery-oriented care. Students learn to apply ethical and culturally responsive practices while developing an understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, evidence-based interventions, and the interdisciplinary nature of behavioral health services. A semester long Service-Learning experience provides opportunities to connect classroom learning with community practice and professional development.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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