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24

Credit Hours

Next Start Date: March 9, 2026

Build a Foundation for Impact in Behavioral Health Care

If you’re driven to support mental wellness and behavioral change, the Behavioral Health Certificate at Carson-Newman University offers a fully online, 24-credit program designed to turn that passion into purpose. Through foundational coursework in behavioral health concepts and applied care strategies, this certificate prepares students to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health careers and across a wide range of social and human service roles.

What You'll Gain from the Behavioral Health Certificate

  • Foundational Knowledge in Behavioral Health Systems
    Build a strong understanding of core concepts in mental health and social service delivery, preparing you to support individuals across diverse care settings.

 

  • Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives
    Explore the intersection of human development, mental health interventions, and behavioral science to address complex client needs with informed care strategies.

 

  • Applied Learning Through Field Experience
    Put theory into practice through hands-on fieldwork with local medical centers, youth programs, athletic teams, and community-based organizations to enhance your career readiness.

Career Outlook

2.2 MILLION

Jobs in U.S.
(2023)

$49,710

Median Pay
(2023)

19%

Estimated Job Growth
(2023-33)

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Carson-Newman University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.

Why Carson-Newman?

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At Carson-Newman, we support you through programs that help you balance your life, family, and faith while you learn. With online and hybrid options, you can pursue your education on your terms.

Learn on Your Schedule.

At Carson-Newman, we support you through programs that help you balance your life, family, and faith while you learn. With online and hybrid options, you can pursue your education on your terms.

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You don’t have to pause your current life to advance your education or career. With us, you benefit from immersive, experiential learning and meaningful connections with students and faculty who share your determination and values.
 
 
 

Become Career Ready.

You don’t have to pause your current life to advance your education or career. With us, you benefit from immersive, experiential learning and meaningful connections with students and faculty who share your determination and values.

 

 

 

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We work with students with all types of financial needs to make their education affordable. Our financial aid counselors are here to help you understand your options, so you can focus on reaching your potential.
 
 

Make Your Education Affordable.

We work with students with all types of financial needs to make their education affordable. Our financial aid counselors are here to help you understand your options, so you can focus on reaching your potential.

 

 

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Your education can be the connection to your next chapter through internships, research opportunities, and spiritual mentorships. We offer a wide variety of student services throughout your education that can prepare you for what’s next.
 
 

Reach Your Full Potential.

Your education can be the connection to your next chapter through internships, research opportunities, and spiritual mentorships. We offer a wide variety of student services throughout your education that can prepare you for what’s next.

 

 

Higher Education for a Higher Calling

Carson-Newman’s mission as Christian educators is to help students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant-leaders.

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