B.S. in Behavioral Health
Graduate READY for professional success
In-Person Practicum
Prepare to change lives, starting with your own
Graduate READY to take the Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) licensure exam or be well prepared for a rewarding career in behavioral health with Illinois College’s bachelor’s degree in behavioral health. Our cutting-edge program integrates sociology and psychology, offering you a distinctive educational experience crafted for career success in addiction and substance abuse counseling, mental health support, and social work.
- Learn from caring, compassionate faculty ready to provide you personalized attention. They’re committed to ensuring you receive the highest quality education and support.
- Take classes when and where it best fits you with our online counseling degree coursework, paired with an in-person practicum experience to apply your learning to the real world.
- Prepare to enter a growing field as a certified substance abuse counselor, which has a projected 18% job growth rate through 2032, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Hands-on experience to prepare for your future career
In addition to online behavioral health courses, our addiction counseling degree gives you the opportunity to gain experience through a hands-on practicum in a clinical setting. Engage with real patients, apply theoretical knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and build professional networks. Graduate READY for careers in counseling, social work and advanced training programs.
A BS in Behavioral Health that prepares you for a rewarding career
Employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselors is on the rise. About 42,000 openings are projected each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Annual salary you could earn:
Substance Abuse Counselor
Correctional Treatment Specialist
Social and Community Service Manager
Online behavioral health coursework—plus real-world, in-person experience
Complete all coursework online in about 24 months, with the required practicum completed in person. Graduates are prepared to take the Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) licensure exam to become a practicing clinician (in an AOD setting).
Classes you’ll take
Core Courses (Required for all programs)
- PS 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PS 255 Introduction to Counseling
- PS 346 Abnormal Psychology
- PS 355 Crisis Intervention & Counseling
- SO 101 Introduction to Sociology
- SO 218 Social Problems
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Sociology Sequence
- SO 210 Social Statistics
- SO 286 Introduction to Social Science Methods
- SO 384 Data Collection and Analysis
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counseling Concentration
- PS 356 Intro to Addictive Disorders
- PS 357 Assessment & Treatment for Addiction
- Total Program Curriculum: 120 credits
- Core & Sociology Credit Hours: 36 credits
Online behavioral health coursework designed for your busy schedule
Our convenient, accessible online learning experience allows you to balance your online bachelor’s degree courses with your work, family and other commitments. With online access to Illinois College’s campus resources—like academic advisors, tutors, librarians, and counselors—you’ll have a great college experience anywhere that’s convenient for you.
Seamless transfer student process
Save time and money as a transfer student! Our online BS in Behavioral Health accepts up to 88 transfer credit hours. This enables you to leverage your prior academic achievements and accelerate your progress toward an Illinois College degree. With rolling start dates and flexible course pacing, you can create a schedule that fits your needs.
Community-responsive, community-focused
Led by caring, compassionate faculty with real-world experience, Illinois College’s bachelor’s in behavioral health is deeply rooted in community responsiveness and focus. Through tailored coursework and collaborative projects, you will engage with your local community to help address their needs and contribute to local mental health initiatives—addressing real-world challenges in substance abuse counseling and behavioral health. Our program’s community-focused approach helps foster meaningful community change while empowering you to make a tangible impact within your community.
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Graduate READY for success with an online BS in Behavioral Health from Illinois College!