Human Services CertificateMental Health (MERGE)

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

Human Services Certificate: Mental Health (MERGE) (code: EJ93)

Certificate

This program (MERGE) prepares individuals for employment in entry-level positions in public and private mental health agencies. Instruction is designed to allow for continuation of studies at two- and four-year programs in the areas of mental health, human services, and social work.

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 E202**	Introduction to Counseling/Interviewing	3
	*HSE E210**	Group and Interpersonal Relations	3
Second Semester
	*PSY E245**	Abnormal Psychology	3
	*HSE E243** ¹ or HSE* E132 or HSE* E141 or HSE* E114	Human Services Skills and Methods Peer Training for Behavioral/Mental Health (3) Addiction and Mental Illness in Behavioral Health Care (3) Advocacy in Human Services (3)	3
	*HSE E139**	Topics in Mental Health	3
	*HSE E287**	Practicum in Mental Health	3
Total Credits			27
¹Alternate course also accepted: HSE* E161.

Housatonic Community College

Human Services CertificateMental Health (MERGE)

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

Human Services Certificate: Mental Health (MERGE) (code: EJ93)