Certificate in Behavioral Health

The Certificate in Behavioral Health from George Fox University provides students with coursework designed to demonstrate specialized knowledge in the study of human behavior and health outcomes. This certificate is designed for any Adult Degree student who wants to pursue advanced learning in these areas, add an emphasis to their existing major of study, highlight a specialization in their current or future occupation, or demonstrate higher level learning in these areas to graduate schools.

At the completion of this certificate program, students will be equipped to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of key components of psychology to include the following: psychological theories, the scientific method, structures and functions of the brain, sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, and motivation.
• Evaluate how gender, culture, ethnicity, and ethics relate to the understanding of human behavior.
• Identify and articulate key concepts of social psychology to include the impact of influence, stereotypes, prejudices, attitudes, culture, and social awareness.
• Assess ethical decision-making and morality in social psychology.
• Discuss causes of stress and how they impact the body psychologically, physiologically, and spiritually.
• Articulate cultural and gender implications of stress.
• Analyze stress reduction techniques and ways to improve work/life balance.
• Examine the major theories of personality development and concepts to include environmental influences, self-awareness, and empathy.

An online application must be submitted and accepted before a student begins their first certificate course. All courses in the Behavioral Health Certificate program must be completed and approved through the Adult Degree Program.