The Applied Human Behavior Program (AHB) at Northern Arizona University is a unique and timely 90-30 degree that prepares you to work in a range of behavioral health fields including working with individuals and families, substance abuse, mental health, community development, public policy and human resources. The Applied Human Behavior Program examines operational aspects of social systems, how they impact behavior, and engages students in real world problem solving of community challenges. Curriculum emphasizes developing critical thinking in order to create solutions to social issues through empowering individuals and communities in professional direct practice and administrative roles.

Careers

Understanding how and why we as humans behave as we do allows us to creatively suggest solutions for the many problems we have getting along with others and coping with the fast-changing world in which we live. This emphasis provides entry level professional preparation for a vast array of human and social services, work in human resources, and not-for-profit and for profit organizations. It also delivers an excellent foundation for graduate study.

Classes are taught by expert faculty with advanced degrees and experience in the human behavior field. Take classes that center around your career goals, including Environmental and Biological Foundations of Human Behavior, Community Planning and Sustainable Practices, Addictions, Recovery, and Resiliency, and Practice and Intervention

Career opportunities that might be pursued: Human Resources; Family and Behavioral Health Case Manager; Case Manager; Child and Family Support Worker; Social Service Liaison; Residential Counselor; Domestic Violence and child advocate; Court Advocate; Behavioral Management; Veteran Services; Eligibility Counselor; Alcohol Counselor; Drug Abuse Counselor; Life Skills Instructor; Probation Officer; Parole Officer; Child Advocate; Gerontology Aide; Juvenile Court Liaison; Crisis Intervention Counselor; Community Organizer; Community Outreach Worker; Community Action Worker; Rehabilitation Case Worker; Community Planning and Policy; Health Services.

With further education, one of these paths is possible: Community Development and Policy; Care Management, Administration and Program Development; Clinical Practice and Counseling; Research.