Behavioral Health Studies BS

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Our Behavioral Health Studies Program teaches you to transform lives by changing behaviors.

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Help those who are struggling, with a Behavioral Health Studies bachelor's degree.

Graduates of 91¸£ÀûÉç's Behavioral Health Studies Program are prepared for entry-level positions in behavioral health and chemical dependency counseling, while others pursue advanced degrees in counseling, social work, psychology and other fields. Start today – apply to the only undergraduate chemical dependency professional preparation degree program in New England.

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High-Demand Behavioral Health Careers

  • Mental Health Aide
  • Social Services Provider
  • Behavioral Health Specialist
  • Addiction Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Child Welfare Advocate

Why Earn a Behavioral Health Studies Bachelor's Degree at 91¸£ÀûÉç?

  • Behavioral Health Studies majors benefit from a psychology BA curriculum plus five professional development courses, including two in nursing.
  • Our Behavioral Health Studies degree teaches the interaction and intervention skills used by professional clinicians.
  • We provide innovative programming that reflects the scientist/practitioner model taught by our clinical and teaching faculty.
  • Topics covered include: social psychology, drugs and chemical dependency, research methods, behavioral statistics and human development.
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The 91¸£ÀûÉç Advantage

91¸£ÀûÉç offers the only undergraduate chemical dependency professional preparation degree program in New England.

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Our beautiful 180-acre campus is just 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston & 3 hours from NYC.

Our Psychology Faculty

Ensuring That You'll be Ready

George Ladd

George Ladd

“The behavioral health studies major at 91¸£ÀûÉç is one of only a few undergraduate training programs for students who want to become behavioral health professionals. Each year, more than 90% of our graduating seniors will already have a job offer and/or graduate school admission before graduation.â€

– Associate Professor of Psychology

Program Details

Admission, Retention and Course Information

General Education

All degree programs require the completion of one 3-4 credit course in each of the nine General Education categories and the completion of at least 40 total credits of General Education courses. The General Education Program provides a foundation for deeper study in a wide range of academic disciplines, enabling students to develop the skills and habits of mind necessary for full participation in an increasingly complex world.

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Program/Learning Goals

Upon completion of this program, students will have acquired:

  • competencies, knowledge, skills and proficiencies within the addictions field
  • preparation for licensure and the commencement of a career in the field of addictions
  • preparation for graduate studies
  • an internal sense of professionalism
  • refined interpersonal and self-reflective skills
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Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology focuses on the study of mind and behavior.

  • 401-456-8015
  • Craig-Lee Hall, 520 5th Ave, Providence, RI 02908
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Dr. Thomas E. Malloy

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