CSN AAS Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Social & Behavioral Sciences

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/socialarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Behavior

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services, AAS.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN AAS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: DESCRIPTION

The Applied Psychology degree offers required general education courses and a broad foundation in direct service provision of quality mental health and other community services. The degree program is interdisciplinary in nature and is designed to prepare students for direct service careers in a variety of public, non-profit, or private mental health or community service organizations. The program offers students opportunities for practical application of learning within an academic framework applying ethical standards.

Semester #1 (13-15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits: 3:

MATH 104B or above (except MATH122/123)

English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 or ENG 110 or ENG 113

Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3: PSY 101 - General Psychology
Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1: MHDD 103 - Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities
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Semester #2 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (General Education) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CPD 117 - Introduction to Counseling
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CPD 201 - Crisis Communication Skills
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: MHDD 107 - Medication Fundamentals
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: MHDD 109 - Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
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Semester #3 (15 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

HIST 100 or PSC 101

Special Program Elective (Special Elective) - Credits 3:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: CPD 120 - Treatment Planning and Case Management
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CPD 218 - Substance Use Disorders and the Family System
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MHDD 130 - Teaching Life Skills
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Semester # 4 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Elective (Special Program ) - Credits 6:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: MHDD 126 - Understanding Developmental Disabilities
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 2: MHDD 160 - Understanding Mental Illness
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MHDD 210 - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: MHDD 299 - Capstone Project