Behavioral Healthcare

Graduates are prepared for positions in a variety of healthcare, non-profit, and state agencies focused on human services careers, such as: social and community service managers, addiction/substance use disorder counselors, social workers, and case managers..

Centralia College is now accepting applications for all Bachelor of Applied Science programs. Applications submitted during Winter and Spring 2025 will be considered for a Fall 2025 start. Please complete an online admission form. Once created, or if you already have an account, you can login to start a new application.

On the application, select the following:

• College: Centralia College
• Program: Baccalaureate
• Term: Fall 2025
• Degree or Certificate I am Seeking: (select the appropriate BAS program for which you wish to apply)

Once you click Apply, you will be redirected to the remainder of the online application. As applications are processed, you will be contacted by the Program Manager requesting additional information relating to the program you've selected.

To keep updated on notifications, activate your ctcLink account and set your preferred email.

For questions, contact bachelors@centralia.edu or 360-623-8927

Minimum Admission Requirements

1. Completion of BAS application materials
2. Associate degree or 90 credits at junior-level standing with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
3. English 101 – English Composition I with at least a 2.0 minimum GPA
4. Completion of SUDP 100 Intro to SUDP (formerly CDP 100) offered online spring quarter at Centralia College

General Education Degree Required Courses

The following courses must be completed prior to earning a bachelor’s degree. The courses can be included in the two-year degree or be completed during the bachelor’s program in addition to program required courses.

Successful completion of each of these courses:

• ENGL& 102 English Composition II
• CMST& 220 Public Speaking
• PSYC& 100 General Psychology
• PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology
• PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology
• SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology
• MATH& 146 Intro to Statistics
• BIOL& 170 Human Biology
• BIOL 172 Human Biology Lab or natural science w/lab
• 5 credits of any distribution elective

Tuition

The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) sets the tuition rate.

For the current year's tuition rate, see Tuition & Fees - Bachelor of Applied Science.

The cost of room and board would be additional.

Financial Aid

For information on applying for financial aid, see Financial Aid.

Scholarships

Students can apply for scholarships online from Dec. 1-March 1. Visit the scholarships page for information and a link to the online application.

Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Analyze behavioral health concepts such as current trends, theories, approaches, and best practices.
• Recognize institutional and social barriers that impede access, equity, and success for individuals and families within behavioral health systems.
• Effectively analyze, evaluate, and conduct behavioral health research.
• Identify the structures, functions, and organizations which comprise the local health care system, with a particular focus on behavioral healthcare organizations.
• Demonstrate the ability to adhere to professional, ethical standards, including confidentiality and sensitivity when working with diverse populations within the behavioral health field.
• Demonstrate clear, concise, and effective written, electronic, and verbal communication skills with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to enhance person-centered care and health outcomes.
• Complete both brief screenings and biopsychosocial assessments to include co-occurring disorders and develop and monitor client-centered treatment plans in the context of family community, and cultural identities.

BAS-BH Education Plan 

Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
Emphasis: Behavioral Healthcare
Credits: 90

 Notes:

• SUDP 110 and SUDP 240 are required courses. Students who have not completed SUDP 110 & 240 prior to program admissions, must complete the courses as part of the program. 
• Students who have completed SUDP 110 & 240 prior to program admission, must complete three general education requirements as part of the program. 
• Students who have completed SUDP courses and all general education prior to program start, will take the following course(s) to reach a minimum of 90 credits for this degree. (PSYC 210; PSYC 250, SOC& 201, SOC 125)