8 courses with the subject BEH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BEH 101INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
This course provides an introduction to the field of behavioral health, including its history and evolution, as well as the scope of the human service profession and settings for client services. Students will identify professional ethics, personal values, and self-understanding, and their applications to the workplace. Coursework also emphasizes the development of therapeutic communication skills within the behavioral health field. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course explores how individuals interact within groups, examining the psychological and behavioral processes involved. It focuses on understanding group formation, development, and the dynamics that influence teamwork, decision-making, and overall group effectiveness. Students will learn about various group structures, roles, norms, ethics, cultural sensitivity, communication patterns, and leadership styles, and the intra- and interpersonal dynamics within small groups. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides an overview of various developmental disabilities, including their causes, characteristics, and impact on individuals across the lifespan. Coursework explores relevant legal and ethical considerations, service delivery models, and the role of professionals in supporting individuals PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 127
This course provides a foundational understanding of the helping relationship, focusing on developing essential communication and interpersonal skills. Students learn about active listening, empathy, rapport building, and additional counseling techniques through a combination of theory and practical exercises. The course also emphasizes self-awareness, ethical practice, and the development of the helping relationship as emerging professionals. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
Through the analysis of management topics and counseling situations, the student will explore the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a diverse behavioral healthcare environment. Topics include behavioral healthcare leadership, organizational design as it relates to the uniqueness of these organizations, managing professionals, and diversity in the workplace. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course provides an introductory study of the major counseling theories, basic helping skills, and applications to diverse populations. Students will become familiar with the origins, key concepts, interventions and techniques for each of the theories presented. Students will develop an awareness of how counseling theories drive the treatment process and apply theories to diverse case studies. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
Students will explore the methods used in counseling individuals, focusing on applicability to different client needs in various settings. The relationship between specific theories and their counseling applications will also be assessed. Students will learn the importance of adjusting counseling techniques for individuals to reflect their diverse backgrounds and ages. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 128
This course introduces students to the theory, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies used in the practice of family systems counseling. The focus of the course will be on building a theoretical base for understanding and applying family systems counseling strategies and techniques. Didactic and experiential learning provides students with the opportunity to apply and integrate knowledge and skills. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
