Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Behavioral Healthcare Minor


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The minor in Behavioral Healthcare is available to students interested in pursuing a career in the field of behavioral health in conjunction with any undergraduate major. It should be particularly beneficial to persons majoring in disciplines such as psychology, social work, sociology, anthropology, gerontology, long term care administration, pre-med, criminology, and nursing.

Minor Requirements: 15


Minor Core (15 Credit Hours)


*NOTE: A student completing a field placement in Psychology, Social Work, or other human services discipline may request an exemption (from the advisor) from MHS 4425  and may substitute an approved elective. Students must apply to take MHS 4425 ​ Field Experience in Behavioral Healthcare two semesters before taking the course. This course has three prerequisites: MHS 3411   with a B- or higher, MHS 4002 , and MHS 4408 . The application, application deadlines, and additional information about the course can be found on the Field Experience webpage.

GPA Requirements


A GPA of 2.00, or better in this minor is required for completion.

Residency Requirement


Fifty percent (50%) of the minor must be completed through USF coursework.

Advising Information


For questions about the BHC minor, email bhcadvise@usf.edu.

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