Online Certificate in Behavioral Health

At A Glance

4 Courses

8 Months

100% Online

Cost Per Semester Credit Hour

$499*

Semester Credit Hours

12

Tuition Cost for Entire Program

$5,988*

* All stated financial information is subject to change.

Learn to support the health of the body and mind

Behavioral health is a growing field with important implications for everyday life. As mental health concerns rise in nearly every industry, now is the time to pursue education in behavioral health. Make a difference in the lives of those in your community and beyond.

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What Will I Study?

Psychological theories, scientific method, structures and functions of the brain, sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion and motivation
How gender, culture, ethnicity and ethics relate to the understanding of human behavior
Key concepts of social psychology, including the impact of influence, stereotypes, prejudices, attitudes, culture and social awareness
Ethical decision-making and morality in social psychology
Causes of stress and how they impact the body psychologically, physiologically and spirituality
Cultural and gender implications of stress
Stress reduction techniques and ways to improve work/life balance
Major theories of personality development, including environmental influences, self-awareness and empathy

Why Study Behavioral Health?

Pursue advanced learning in a growing field
Add an emphasis to an existing major of study
Highlight a specialization in your current or future occupation, and/or
Demonstrate higher-level learning in these areas to graduate schools

Certificate in Behavioral Health Requirements

Certificate in Behavioral Health (12 credit hours)

Complete the following:

Not all courses are offered every year. The certificate is successfully finished when all certificate courses are completed with grades of C- or better and a certificate GPA of 2.0 or above.

LACC 241 Personality Theory in Everyday Life 3 credit hours +

This course is a study of major theories of personality, including Freudian, Neo-Freudian, behaviorist, trait, and humanistic theories. An experimental dynamic will involve synthesis of important elements of theory, faith, and personal thought processes and behaviors.

LACC 242 Foundations of Psychology 3 credit hours +

This course explores the study of human behavior through a scientific and sociocultural lens, including an introduction to the history and major theories of psychology, disciplines in the field of psychology, biological bases of behavior, scientific method, sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, and motivation. Students will also consider gender, culture, and ethnicity as related to human behavior, perceptions, and emotions.

LACC 250 Health & Stress Management 3 credit hours +

This course incorporates a theoretical and experiential exploration of the causes and effects of stress physiologically and psychologically. Students will be introduced to physical, mental, and spiritual techniques to understand and reduce stress and increase relaxation.

LACC 251 Social & Ethical Psychology 3 credit hours +

This course will introduce students to the concepts that can affect social situations and events in their everyday lives. Students will explore the impact of culture, perceptions, prejudices, stereotypes, and attitudes on social awareness and interpersonal relations. This course will engage students in ethical decision-making processes as they relate to modern and historical approaches to social psychology.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Create an account with a username and password and complete the certificates application online for admission into any of the certificate programs
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An admissions counselor will reach out about any next steps to get started in the certificate program.
Pay Tuition Deposit

To hold your spot, you’ll need to submit a $100 tuition deposit,* which will apply toward tuition for your first course.

*A $100 tuition deposit is required for non-degree certificate students. The deposit is held on the student account and applied to satisfy costs of enrollment. If the student cancels or withdraws, the balance is applied first to outstanding costs and otherwise is forfeited.
Enroll in Courses

You’ll enroll in the first course of your certificate program!

Tuition and Financial Aid

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Tuition for all online certificates costs $499 per credit hour. Each class is generally three credits. The total cost for the Certificate in Behavioral Health is $5,988 over an eight-month period.

Payment plans are available. Financial aid is not available for certificates at this time.

Keep Moving Forward

Credits you earn in this certificate program will count toward a bachelor’s degree in our Accelerated Online Degree Program. If you’re interested in learning more about applying credits to a bachelor’s degree, contact our admissions team today!