Behavioral Health

Classes

BEHV 100 : University Seminar

Acclimatizes new Evangel students to the University. Encourages the intellectual and practical orientation to the challenges and opportunities of University life and learning. Students learn about the mission of the University and EU20 themes while learning to build relationships within the department, and by attending campus- wide events.

Credits

1

BEHV 210 : Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Examines descriptive statistics including univariate, bivariate, and multivariate data; binomial and normal probability distributions; and confidence intervals, parametric and non-parametric hypothesis tests. This course also uses a statistical software package such as SPSS. This course satisfies the mathematics proficiency core curriculum requirement.

Credits

3

BEHV 296 : Sophomore Seminar

Provides educational and professional options available to students majoring in the behavioral sciences. Topics include holistic self-assessment to help the student determine if he/she wishes to pursue a career in the behavioral sciences, exposure to professionals in the community who represent disciplines of the department, and integration of faith and vocation. Requirements provided for manuscript preparation according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Credits

2

BEHV 332 : Human Diversity and Behavior

Introduces the theoretical, practical, and cultural issues related to diverse populations. Topics include historical, political, and socioeconomic forces that influence discriminatory and oppressive values, attitudes and behaviors in society.

Credits

3

BEHV 335 : Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Examines the nature and extent of drug addiction and alcohol problems. Topics include characteristics of an addictive society, political economy of drugs and alcohol, community treatment facilities, and services to addicts and their families.

Credits

3

BEHV 336 : Abuse and Neglect in US Families

Examines abuse and neglect in the United States across the lifespan. Topics include sexual, physical, and emotional abuse; theoretical models of understanding the phenomena; treatment for both the victim and the offender; and framework development for the church's response to families in crisis.

Credits

3

BEHV 340 : Case Management

Discusses core components of service delivery in every sector of human services. Topics include case management roles, functions, models, fields of service, managed care, practice functions, and policy issues.

Credits

3