WilmU’s online Applied Behavioral Health program offers the knowledge, skills and credential to embark on a career in a wide variety of behavioral health environments, including substance abuse and recovery support, corrections, family and youth services, mental health, human services, foster care, gerontology/elder services, and services for special needs/exceptional children and adults.
Entry-level positions increasingly require higher education. This associate degree program can help you stand out as a candidate with better training for managing professional communications, for handling caseloads, for abiding by federal and local regulations, and for advancing to leadership positions.
Coursework will prepare you to understand helping relationships, use active listening skills and value-free communication, maintain ethical client interactions and confidentiality, support recovery behaviors, understand crisis intervention and ongoing therapeutic intervention, and properly document information as required by HIPAA.
This Applied Behavioral Health associate degree is a valuable standalone credential, and it can also serve as the first step in your higher education pathway. Credits from the A.S. in Applied Behavioral Health can be applied to the B.S. in Behavioral Science, the B.S. in Criminal Justice or the B.S. in Psychology. It’s a great way to save time and tuition dollars! Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.
Cost of a typical 3-credit course.Wilmington University tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your Applied Behavioral Health degree.
Your A.S. in Applied Behavioral Health degree prepares you for a rewarding career. Learn more about Career Resources.
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The associate degree in Applied Behavioral Health was designed to provide students with a distinct, competitive advantage when applying for entry-level positions. With a curriculum centered around real-world challenges in the field of behavioral health and a strong understanding of federal and local regulations, graduates will be ready to make an immediate difference in the lives of those they serve, setting them apart as valuable assets to any organization. — Dr. Shiloh Andrus, Program Chair
