Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services, CA [APMHS-CT, 30 Total Credits]

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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.

ACADEMIC MAPS

Academic Map: CA - Applied Psychology: Mental Health Services 21-22

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 (3 Credits)

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Special Program Requirements (27 Credits)

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 107 - Medication Fundamentals
and MHDD 109 - Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions
and MHDD 110 - Introduction to Disability Services
and MHDD 160 - Understanding Mental Illness
and MHDD 210 - Autism Spectrum Disorders

Electives (6 Credits)

Choose 6 credits from the following course options:

Computation and Human Relations

Computation included in MHDD 107, MHDD 109, and MHDD 127.

Human Relations included in CPD 201, MHDD 101, MHDD 109, and MHDD 127.