2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial) 
    
    Jun 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)

Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services, CA


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

This certificate is not intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV, or UNR.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.


GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

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

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
  • For advising assistance, log into MyCSN, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
  • If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


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

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3


 

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.