Health Science/Behavioral Health
Overview:
The Health Science/Behavioral Health CTE pathway introduces students to the foundational concepts of healthcare, with a specific focus on mental and behavioral health. It prepares students for postsecondary education and careers in counseling, psychology, psychiatry, social work, public health, and related fields.
Related Job Titles: Behavioral Health Aide, Peer Support Specialist, Mental Health Technician, Community Health Worker, Residential Counselor, Direct Support Professional (DSP), and more.
Participate in a Career Student Technical Organization (CTSO):
HOSA - Future Health Professional
HOSA - Future Health Professional
Courses Included:
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Level 1
- Introduction to Health Science A/B (Projected to be offered Fall 2026)
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Level 2
- Anatomy & Physiology A/B (UNC Concurrent Enrollment BIO 245)
- Level 3
- Introduction to Behavioral Health Care & Wellness (CCA Concurrent Enrollment PTE 1010) and MCHI: Mental Health Crisis & Intervention: Preparedness & Empathy (CCA Concurrent Enrollment with BEH 1001)
- Level 4
- Case Management & Clinical Documentation (CCA Concurrent Enrollment with BEH 1030) and Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills (CCA Concurrent Enrollment with BEH 2030)
Concurrent Enrollment:
Our partnership with University of Northern Colorado & Community College of Aurora creates opportunities for students to earn high school credit and college credit at the same time through concurrent enrollment.
- University of Northern Colorado:
- Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Psychology
- Community College of Aurora:
- Introduction to Behavioral HealthCare & Wellness
- MCHI: Mental Health Crisis & Intervention: Preparedness & Empathy
- Case Management & Clinical Documentation
- Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills
Have a Question?
James Campion
RHS College and Career Counselor
Dr. Rebecca Albert Vollrath
Director of Career and Innovation