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Behavioral Health Counseling

The focus of the Behavioral Health Counseling program is on applied areas of competencies in clinical behavioral health services for people with mental illness
and substance use disorders. Core courses offer a comprehensive selection of essential subject areas.When combined with advanced program electives,
students may coordinate coursework with individual career goals, in areas such as psychiatric rehabilitation, prevention and treatment of substance
disorders, children and adolescent behavioral health care services, and related community behavioral health services. During their freshman and sophomore years, students receive a grounding in the humanities and social sciences, as well as pursue courses in biological sciences, writing, math, and research methods.

The curriculum incorporates biological, psychological, and social sciences with emerging practice research and technologies that support the practical applications of transdisciplinary clinical competencies. Additionally, the Drexel Co-op component greatly enhances the student’s preparation for employment after graduation and for continuing post-baccalaureate and graduate study. For students interested in certification as addictions counselors, all program courses are accredited by the Pennsylvania Certification Board. Students may also pursue certification in psychiatric rehabilitation.

For additional information about this major, visit the Behavioral Health Counseling web page on the College of Nursing and Health Profession's site.