Behavioral Health
Educational foundation designed to serve as Behavioral Health Aides with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (Enrollment currently paused).
Program Overview
The emphasis in Behavioral Health prepares graduates to have the educational foundation to serve as 'Behavioral Health Aides' as determined by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC). The emphasis ensures students receive clinical instruction in fundamental knowledge, skills, and ethical principles for professional entry-level work in human services, with a specific focus on Alaska Native issues in rural Alaskan environments.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
Curriculum Structure (61 Credits)
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Understand clinical fundamentals and ethical codes of behavioral health care
- Identify trauma-informed and culturally sensitive intervention techniques
- Recognize mental health and substance abuse conditions impacting rural Alaska
- Build readiness for ANTHC Behavioral Health Aide certification levels
Potential Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for service across diverse sectors:
- Behavioral Health Aide (BHA/P)
- Tribal Health Organization Case Worker
- Community Wellness Worker
- Pathway to Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
* Note: ACC does not guarantee specific employment placement, certification, or licensure upon graduation.
Transfer Partners & Articulation
Credits from ACC transfer to accredited colleges and universities:
- UAA College of Health
- ANTHC Training Programs
* Transfer credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution.
Detailed syllabi and course prerequisites in the published catalog.
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