Mental Health and Human Services

Mental Health and Human Services

AIMS

The paraprofessional mental health/human services movement developed at a time when there was an increasing demand for counseling services and a shortage of professionally trained personnel to provide needed assistance. The Mental Health and Human Services curriculum is carefully designed for students planning to enter these fields upon graduation. Mental health and human service paraprofessionals hold entry level positions in mental health clinics, public and private agencies, nursing homes, youth service agencies, day-care centers, substance abuse treatment centers, juvenile courts, probation offices, prisons, and crisis centers. Many mental health and human service graduates pursue master's degrees in counseling or social work and upon completion of these advanced degrees can earn professional licenses in these fields.

The University's program in Mental Health and Human Services includes an introduction to the MH/HS area; an overview of helping approaches; specific skills training in interviewing, observing, and recording of behavior; individual counseling; and group dynamics. These course areas are supplemented by relevant courses, such as introductory courses in psychology, social problems, marriage and the family, and anatomy and physiology. Students are required to spend a substantial number of hours interning at local service agencies.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health and Human Services
(Program of Study)

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester Psy 103 Intro. to Mental Health & Human Services .....................................................  Bio 133 Anatomy and Phys. I .....................  Communications Core ................................  Humanities Core (Philosophy) ....................  Social Science Core ...................................	3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Second Semester Psy 105 General Psychology ....................... Bio 134 Anatomy and Phys. II .................... Communications Core ................................ Humanities Core (History) .......................... Social Science Core ....................................	3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits

SOPHOMORE YEAR

First Semester Psy 208 Adjustment ....................................  Mth 155 Finite Math ...................................  Theology Core ............................................  Humanities Core (Literature) ........................ Communications Core ................................. Elective .......................................................	3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
Second Semester Psy 210 Intro. to Social Science Research ..... Theology Core .............................................  Humanities Core ..........................................  Communications Core .................................. Elective ........................................................	3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits

JUNIOR YEAR

First Semester Psy 309 Personality .......................................  Psy 319 Intro. to Counseling .........................  Humanities Core ...........................................  Electives .......................................................	3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 6 credits
Second Semester Psy 206 Psych. of Human Dev. ...................... Psy 320 Group Dynamics .............................. Electives ........................................................	3 credits 3 credits 9 credits

SENIOR YEAR

First Semester Psy 401 Abnormal Psychology .......................  Psy 409 Interview & Assessment ...................  Psy 407 Internship .........................................  Electives ........................................................	3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 6 credits
Second Semester Optional Internship or Elective ....................... Psy 434 Thesis or 435 Seminar ..................... Electives ........................................................	3 credits 1 credits 12 credits

Mental Health Major Requirements
Psy 103, 105, 206, 208, 210, 309, 319, 320, 401, 407, 409, and 434 or 435;
Bio 133 and 134; Mth 155.

Mental Health/Human Services Minor
Psy 103, 105, 206, 208, 309, and 401.