The certificate in Mental Health is for students who may be currently employed or interested in working within the Mental Health Community. The program introduces the profession of Human Services with a focus on Mental Health and Wellness for diverse and global populations. Students earning the certificate will learn or refine skills in communication, observation, documentation, research, ethical practices, and self-care. Students are introduced to multi-disciplinary resources and support. Students completing the Mental Health and Wellness Certificate will earn the Mental Health First Aid Certification.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

1. Summarize key aspects of taking charge of health, wellness, and the relationship between human health, the environment, and successful aging.
2. Discuss the dimensions of health, wellness, health disparities, the pros and cons of consumer health, advocacy in mental health, and the components of the healthcare system
3. Describe the stages of change that influence or impede healthy behavior and ethics in mental health and wellness, specifically relating to the role of autonomy and self-assertion in boosting self-control.
4. Understand the purpose of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM), differences between mental health and mental disorders, treatment options, and communication pathways of the brain.
5. Understand the role of personal nutrition, weight management, physical activity, sexual health, mindfulness, types of and psychological responses to stress, as well as communicating, and connecting in mental health and wellness practices.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
HMNS 1010	Introduction to Helping and Human Services	3
HMNS 1040	Drugs and Human Behavior	4
HMNS 1200	Practicum I: Service Learning^	5
Choose ONE of the following:		3
HMNS 2130	Therapeutic Interventions I: Working with Individuals
HMNS 2135	Therapeutic Interventions II: Group Process and Practice
HMNS 2200	Assessment Interviewing for Treatment Planning	3
HMNS 2202	Mental Health and Wellness	3
Total Hours		21

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Work-based learning course

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Hours
HMNS 1010	Introduction to Helping and Human Services	3
HMNS 1040	Drugs and Human Behavior	4
HMNS 2200	Assessment Interviewing for Treatment Planning	3
	Hours	10
Semester 2
HMNS 1200	Practicum I: Service Learning^	5
HMNS 2202	Mental Health and Wellness	3
Choose ONE of the following:		3
HMNS 2130	Therapeutic Interventions I: Working with Individuals
HMNS 2135	Therapeutic Interventions II: Group Process and Practice
	Hours	11
	Total Hours	21

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Work-based learning course