Overview

You will gain a comprehensive knowledge base of childhood and adolescent development and behavior, and in particular, a thorough understanding of childhood and adolescent disorders.

Within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, you will explore the biological, emotional and environmental aspects that impact childhood and adolescent development, as well as theories related to childhood and adolescent physical and behavioral health. The behavioral health science program addresses the assessment, diagnosis, intervention and best practices for the behavioral health treatment of both children and adolescents. This behavioral health degree does not lead to licensure.

Upon earning your degree in Behavioral Health Science - Childhood and Adolescence Disorders from Grand Canyon University, you will have the skills and training to work as part of a clinical team within the in-demand behavioral health field in an area such as counseling, health services management, human services, government and law enforcement.

As a graduate, you will have an in-depth understanding of the following core competencies:

Concepts of Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Skills

Cultural Competency

Behavioral Health Information Technology

Professional Network

Childhood and Adolescent Disorders

Careers

You will be equipped to enter a career in the behavioral health field as a behavioral health technician, specialist or paraprofessional with the skills to help you address childhood and adolescent development or advance within the childhood and adolescence disorders emphasis program. You may also pursue positions as a mental health service technician, social or community service manager, or case manager. Other potential career opportunities include professional roles in areas of behavioral health, counseling, health services management, health services and other agencies including, but not limited to, government, private and public entities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Trauma

Childhood and Adolescence Disorders

Ethics of Behavioral Health Science

Cultural and Social Diversity in Behavioral Health

Human Development

Abnormal Psychology

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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The university’s rolling admissions policy allows new students to be admitted throughout the year.

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

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General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+
High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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58200 USD / full

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58200 USD / full

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58200 USD / full

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