Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services Graduate Certificate
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services graduate certificate is designed for professionals who want to increase their knowledge of assessment and treatment of mental health issues. These certificate requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling or psychology professions.
COUN5004 |
Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors
Learners in this course examine theories of lifespan development and
behavior from a counseling perspective. Learners describe effective
approaches in counseling, evaluate its historical and philosophical
relevance to current practice, and apply theories and practices to
advocate for diverse clientele.
For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in Marriage
and Family Therapy, MS in School Counseling degree program and
Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior, Contemporary Theory in
Mental Health Services, Contemporary Theory in School-Based
Services, and Systemic Couple and Family Therapy graduate
certificate learners only. Must be taken during the first quarter
by learners who have been admitted to the MS in Clinical Mental
Health Counseling and MS in School Counseling degree programs and
the Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior, Contemporary Theory
in Mental Health Services, and Contemporary Theory in School-Based
Services graduate certificate programs. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
| 4 quarter credits |
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COUN5217 * |
Ethical and Legal Issues in Professional Counseling
In this course, learners evaluate current legal and ethical guidelines used in the counseling profession. Learners apply decision-making models and formulate effective collaboration strategies used to resolve legal and ethical issues that arise when working with children, adults, couples, and families in a variety of treatment settings. Learners also analyze how personal belief systems can influence counselors’ responses to those issues. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in School Counseling, and BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling degree program and Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services graduate certificate learners only. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling learners require special permission for registration and must have completed PSYC4700 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. | 4 quarter credits |
COUN5223 |
Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This course is an introduction to current practices and trends in the
clinical mental health counseling profession. Learners analyze the
effects of current issues and public policy on the practice of
clinical mental health counseling. Learners examine professional
counselors’ roles in a variety of health service delivery modalities
within the continuum of care. In addition, learners review models and
strategies of professional consultation and supervision. | 4 quarter credits |
COUN5239 |
Theories of Psychotherapy
This course presents various theories of psychotherapy and their
respective philosophical principles and assumptions. Learners evaluate
the theoretical concepts and evidence-based practices of psychotherapy
and examine appropriate application of theories and interventions to a
diverse client population.
For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in Marriage and
Family Therapy, MS in School Counseling degree program and
Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior, Contemporary Theory in
Mental Health Services, Contemporary Theory in School-Based
Services, and Systemic Couple and Family Therapy graduate
certificate learners only.
| 4 quarter credits |
COUN5336 * |
Counseling and Advocacy with Diverse Populations
In this course, learners engage with theory, research, and models that inform ethical and culturally competent counseling and social justice advocacy in a variety of settings. Learners analyze counseling theories and evidence-based practices that emphasize the relevance of multicultural counseling and advocacy roles of counselors. Throughout the course, learners investigate cultural assumptions, values, counselor credibility, prejudice, and racism within the counseling context. Learners identify their own overt and covert beliefs, and messages around cultural characteristics to determine how these experiences might influence the counseling process. In addition, learners gain an understanding of the role of the counselor and advocate in promoting social justice at multiple levels. For MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in School Counseling, and BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling degree program and Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services graduate certificate learners only. Prerequisite(s): BS in Psychology Pre-Counseling learners require special permission for registration and must have completed PSYC4700 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. | 4 quarter credits |
Total
At least 20 quarter credits
* Denotes courses that have prerequisite(s). Refer to the descriptions for further details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.