Cognate in Behavioral Healthcare within the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program
Behavioral health problems, including mental illness and substance abuse, are among the greatest public health challenges facing our communities. Students enrolling in the Behavioral Healthcare cognate within the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program will be exposed to treatment approaches as well as to issues related to the organization, financing, delivery, and outcomes of behavioral health services. Combining academic and experiential learning, the cognate provides students with information and practical experience in behavioral healthcare services.
The cognate in Behavioral Healthcare requires 12 semester credit hours in addition to the requirements of the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Program