The psychological, social, and biological factors that contribute to mental and behavioral health, as well as the strategies for intervention, prevention, and treatment will be addressed. You will learn about behavioral health principles, ethical practices in behavioral health, and skills and attitudes needed to promote well-being in individuals and communities.
Athena Title
Intro to Beh Health
Pre or Corequisite
HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2200H
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will integrate concepts of behavioral health into prevention and intervention strategies grounded in ethical and evidenced-based practices within the healthcare field.
a. Recognize ethical issues and apply different ethical perspectives to ethical dilemmas in a variety of settings.
b. Reflect upon how one's social identities and roles shape one’s worldview and interactions
Students will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in interdisciplinary collaboration and holistic approaches to behavioral health care.
Students will simultaneously develop personal and professional skills to support your own well-being and mitigate burnout.
Topical Outline
Introduction to behavioral health within the context of human development and family systems
Ethical practices in behavioral health
Mechanisms of behavioral change
Prevention and intervention science
Self-of-the-provider and clinician well-being
Collaborative care
Behavioral health, disability, and neurodistinct-ness
Human flourishing within diverse settings
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
