Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services, CA

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CODE: APMHS-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

SCHOOL: School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Behavior

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

The Applied Psychology certificate offers an introduction into general education requirements, and courses to assist with direct service provision of quality mental health and other community services. The certificate 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 certificate offers students opportunities for practical application of learning within an academic framework applying ethical standards.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: MHDD 107, MHDD 109, and MHDD 127
Human Relations: CPD 201, MHDD 101, MHDD 109, and MHDD 127

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN MAP: CA Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate direct services in mental/behavioral health in various community service programs.
Apply best practices in planning and implementation of treatment in various community service programs.
Recognize diversity and use of ethical standards in social services practice.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 27

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

Core Requirements (21 Credits)

CPD 117 - Introduction to Counseling
and CPD 201 - Crisis Communication Skills
and CPD 218 - Substance Use Disorders and the Family System
and MHDD 103 - Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities
and MHDD 107 - Medication Fundamentals
and MHDD 109 - Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
and MHDD 126 - Understanding Developmental Disabilities
and MHDD 160 - Understanding Mental Illness
and MHDD 210 - Autism Spectrum Disorders

Electives (6 Credits)

Choose 6 credits from the following course options: