Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

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The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health enables students to earn lower division elective credits (subject to department assessment*) toward their degree through submission of an experiential learning portfolio (after completing a specialized  Portfolio Development course, ) and/or approved apprenticeships, licenses, and other professional learning experiences. Visit the Interdisciplinary Credit for Prior Learning webpage to learn more about credit for your prior learning through the Interdisciplinary Studies department.

Students will complete a minor in Addiction Counseling & Prevention, Psychology, plus courses focusing on diverse human backgrounds or other areas in consultation with the Director of Interdisciplinary Studies. The curriculum is specifically designed to support the workforce needs of health organizations. It is ideal for individuals who have professional experience and desire career mobility and adaptability through exposure to cross-disciplinary knowledge as it relates to workplace issues in behavioral health environments. Ensuring a well-rounded and cohesive educational experience are 16 credits of required Interdisciplinary Core courses that emphasize an integrated approach to understanding complex, real-world problems.

*Contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Department for credit limitations and the current required department assessment fee(s).

Note: The Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Program does not prepare students for certification or licensing exams. Students interested in other behavioral options may be interested in the  or the .

How does this degree compare with other Interdisciplinary Studies degree options? Review the program comparison table for detailed information.

The following plan of study is for a student with zero credits.听Individual students may have different factors such as: credit through transfer work, Advanced Placement, Running Start, or any other type of college-level coursework that requires an individual plan.

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking the academic schedule is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.听Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

All Undergraduate students are required to meet the听.

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University Graduation Requirements (UGR) and Breadth Area Course Requirements (BACR) courses may be less than 5 credits and additional credits may be required to reach the required 180 total credits needed to graduate.听 Students should connect with an advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate.

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Upper-Division Addiction Studies Elective鈥揷omplete 16 upper-division Addiction Studies elective credits from the approved list.听

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Upper-Division Psychology Elective鈥揷omplete 15 upper-division Psychology elective credits from the approved list.

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Students may earn up to 45 credits after ITDS 300 - Portfolio Development, with a portfolio submission, reducing the number of elective credits required.听

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(GER)

• Minimum Quarter Credits—180 cumulative credit hours
  • 60 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
  • 45 credits in residence (attendance) at 51福利社, with at least 15 upper-division credits in major in residence at 51福利社
• Minimum Semester Credits—120 cumulative credit hours
  • 40 upper-division credits (300 level or above)
  • 30 credits in residence (attendance) at 51福利社, with at least 10 upper-division credits in major in residence at 51福利社
• Minimum Cumulative GPA ≥2.0

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Application for Graduation (use ) must be made at least two terms in advance of the term expected to graduate (undergraduate and post-baccalaureate).

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1. The catalog in effect at the student's first term of current matriculation is used to determine BACR (Breadth Area Core Requirements) and UGR (Undergraduate Graduation Requirements).
2. The catalog in effect at the time the student declares a major or minor is used to determine the program requirements.

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Students who earn a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health from 51福利社 should be able to:

• relate and apply psychological and behavioral health theories and principles to various work environments;
• investigate the intersection of diverse people and behavioral health concerns;
• describe the value of ITDS theory, research, and practice to complex community and workplace problems;
• critically evaluate perspectives on complex issues leveraging literature from the perspective of multiple disciplines;
• synthesize meaningful personal and professional connections and multiple areas of study;
• design a project involving original research and/or a literature review using an integrated approach;
• demonstrate professional communication with potential community partners and stakeholders while developing a project to address a community- or workplace-situated problem.
• reflect on the value of prior experiential learning experiences in relation to college-level learning outcomes;
• create artifacts representing the rich knowledge gained from learning experiences for a potential experiential learning credit portfolio.