Behavioral and Social Services
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.
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 and Social Services
Associate in Applied Science-Transfer
Behavioral and Social Services
Certificate of Proficiency
Substance Use Disorders Counseling
Certificate of Completion
Additional Program Information
The Behavioral Healthcare BAS program is a selective admission program. Visit the
BAS Information page for more.
Key Contacts
Wendi Nancarrow-Carter
Associate Professor
Gen Ed/Hosp/Service
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.