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Your Behavioral and Social Services Pathway

Our Behavioral and Social Services program equips you with the essential skills, knowledge, and professional values crucial for addressing a wide array of challenges—from mental health to substance use disorders, physical illness, poverty, addiction, and homelessness.

You’ll benefit from small class settings, ensuring personalized attention and hands-on training for an enriched learning experience.

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Upon graduation, you’ll possess the comprehensive skills, knowledge, and ethical values necessary for integrated care across various social challenges. Prepared for both professional work and graduate studies, you’ll be equipped to tackle mental health concerns, substance use disorders, physical illness, poverty, addiction, and homelessness.

Your degree isn't just a milestone; it's a seamless gateway to a rewarding career in health sciences.

Discover a world of opportunities with our Behavioral and Social Services program at LWTech!

Behavioral Healthcare, BAS

Bachelor of Applied Science

Behavioral Healthcare, BAS Info

Behavioral and Social Services

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer

Behavioral and Social Services, AAS-T Info

Behavioral and Social Services

Certificate of Proficiency

Behavioral and Social Services Certificate Info

Substance Use Disorders Counseling

Certificate of Completion

Substance Use Disorders Counseling Info
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Additional Program Information

  • BAS in Behavioral Healthcare
    • Next admission cycle: Winter 2025
    • Application deadline December 4, 2024
    • Combination of online and on-campus courses
  • AAS-T in Behavioral and Social Services
    • Year-round admission
    • Combination of online and on-campus courses
  • Certificate in Behavioral and Social Services
    • Year-round admission
    • Combination of online and on-campus courses
  • Certificate in SUD Counseling
    • Year-round admission
    • Fully online and asynchronous

Entry into the Behavioral and Social Services program requires completion of LWTech's general online application.

The Behavioral Healthcare BAS program is a selective admission program. Visit the BAS Information page for more.

11/12/24 Tu 6:00 Teams
1/15/25 W 6:00 Teams
2/11/25 Tu 6:00 Teams
3/10/25 M 6:00 Teams
4/8/25 Tu 4:00 in-person
5/13/25 Tu 6:00 Teams
Please contact Rex Rempel Information Session Links

LWTech does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework you might be required to complete may increase the program length.

At LWTech, we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committed to your inclusion at the college. This program of study leads to an industry or specific employers that may require a full or partial background check as well as a drug test before you start the job. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at the college and you can talk with an advisor about alternative options that may be similar to this program.

 

Key Contacts

Rex Rempel

Professor
Instruction

(425) 739-8285 Email Rex

Wendi Nancarrow-Carter

Associate Professor
Instruction

(425) 739-8100 x8776 Email Wendi

Sonya Marano

Student Success Navigator
Student Services

Email Sonya

 

 

Explore Careers and Paths in Behavioral and Social Services

We are proud of the many pathway options our students have to complete an Applied Bachelor’s degree, at LWTech, and at in-state universities and colleges. All degrees, whether DTA/MRP, AAS-T or AAS, can fulfill transfer requirements at multiple institutions thanks to the articulation (transfer) agreements between LWTech and the transfer college. An applied bachelor's degree can improve your chances in the job market and help you make more money.

To learn more about transferring to another college or university, please visit our Transferring from LWTech page.

 

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