Students majoring in Behavioral Health may double major in Sociology of Psychology; however, there must be a minimum of 24 credits of non-duplicated coursework for each major. Students may pursue a minor in Sociology or Psychology with a maximum of 8 credits double counting for the major and minor.
At least 50% of overall requirements for the major in Behavioral Health must be taken at Illinois College.
Students majoring in Psychological and Behavioral Health must take a minimum of 40 credit hours that must include:
Core Courses
Required courses include:
Electives
Students must take either SO 101 or SO 218.
Psychology Elective
Students must take either PS 357 (required for AOD Counseling Certification), PS 274, or PS 312.
Capstone Requirement
Students must take one of the following two-course pairs: PS 455 and PS 456 (required for AOD Counseling Certification), or PS 401 and either a 4-credit internship or any additional Psychology course.
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counseling Stand-Alone Licensure
Instructor Megan Vant - Training Program Coordinator
Illinois College also offers a stand-along CADC Program which will accept students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and who have completed Introduction to Psychology. These students will then be able to meet the criteria to become a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor. The stand-alone CADC program totals 24 hours (not including Introduction to Psychology) and can be completed in one year. If a student has not taken Introduction to Psychology, Illinois College offers this course online so students can gain entrance into the program.
