Social Work, Mental Health and Well-Being, Certificate
(Code 460-606)
The Social Work Program offers three certificates, the Social Work—Child Welfare Certificate, the Social Work—Gerontology Certificate, the Social Work - Mental Health and Well-Being Certificate.
Mental Health and Well-Being Certificate
This certificate requires 12 credits of course work. The student must complete all of the courses in the certificate with a C or higher.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
SW 100 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
Elective Credits | 9 | |
What is Happiness? | ||
Introduction to Psychology | ||
Introduction to Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals | ||
Death and Bereavement | ||
Self-Care in the Helping Professions | ||
Understanding Trauma | ||
Mental Health and Substance Abuse | ||
Other courses as approved by the department chair. |
Note: Three credits used to complete the social work major requirements may count toward completion of the certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Articulate the impact that social, cultural, and environmental factors can have on the mental health and well-being of an individual.
- Demonstrate an understanding of current best practices in mental health service delivery.