BS Behavioral Healthcare at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Behavioral Healthcare major covers scientifically validated approaches to treating and preventing behavioral health problems such as mental and substance use disorders, and the organization, financing, delivery and outcomes of behavioral health services. The Applied Behavior Analysis concentration addresses service delivery to individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders and suits those seeking certification in the field.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 120-credit degree has 54 required credits including 9 credits of state-mandated prerequisites (Introduction to Psychological Science, statistics, introductory sociology or social problems).

Career pathways

Behavioral health and developmental disability service delivery; fingerprinting, a background check and a drug screen may be required to work in the field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university and its college rather than to the major: the University's undergraduate (freshman or transfer) admission requirements apply, as published in the catalogue and at usf.edu/admissions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall/Summer 2027 semester start. Transfer and second bachelor's applicants can start in Spring 2027 (classes begin January 11, 2027), Summer 2027 (classes begin May 17, 2027) or Fall 2027.

First-year, Fall/Summer 2027 start: Early Action application deadline November 2, 2026 (materials November 16, decision December 9, 2026); Regular Decision application deadline December 16, 2026 (materials January 15, 2027, decision February 10, 2027); Rolling application deadline March 1, 2027 (materials March 15, 2027). The scholarship consideration deadline is January 15, 2027.

Transfer and second bachelor's final application deadlines: November 1, 2026 for Spring 2027; March 1, 2027 for Summer 2027; June 1, 2027 for Fall 2027. Materials deadlines are November 15, 2026, March 15, 2027 and June 15, 2027 respectively.

The nonrefundable application fee is $30, or an SAT, ACT or CLT fee waiver request can be submitted through the Applicant Portal. Applicants apply through the USF online application or the Common App. First-year applicants must submit official results of at least one of the SAT, ACT or CLT (SAT code 5828, ACT code 0761) and a self-reported transcript (STARS).

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