Human Services CertificateChildren & Youth Mental Health

(2009-2010 Catalog)Course Selection Guide for this program

Human Services Certificate: Children & Youth Mental Health (code: EJ71)

Certificate

This program prepares individuals to work with children, youth and parent populations in a variety of mental health agencies and community based programs. It is also designed to enhance the skills of professionals currently working with children and families in governmental agencies such as the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Social Services, Department of Health and others. Instruction is also provided to allow for continuation of studies at two- and four-year programs in the areas of human services, mental health, social work, and counseling psychology.

Suggested Sequence of Courses:
Prerequisite or parallel courses may be required. Please check individual course descriptions for details.

First Semester
	*ENG E101**	Composition	3
	*PSY E111**	General Psychology I	3
	*HSE E134**	Introduction to Mental Health Systems	3
	*HSE E121**	Strategies for Developing Capable Children and Youth	3
Second Semester
	*PSY E202**	Child Psychology & Development	3
	*PSY E205**	Adolescent Development	3
	*HSE E202**	Introduction to Counseling/Interviewing	3
	*HSE E222**	Emotional Disorders in Children and Youth	3
	*HSE E285**	Practicum in Children and Youth Mental Health	3
Total Credits			27

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