Mental Health Skills Certificate
College: College of Natural & Health Sciences
The certificate program in mental health skills is an innovative program designed to teach students the kinds of applied skills necessary for successful entry-level employment in clinical settings.
Requirements for the Mental Health Skills Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSYC 330 | Interviewing | 3 |
| PSYC 360 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 431 | Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| Elective Psychology Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Psychological Assessment | ||
| Theories of Psychotherapy | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Elective Courses Outside Psychology | ||
| Select six credits from a list of courses outside the program that address issues in diversity special populations, and social problems | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Students must also submit a portfolio for review and approval, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the completed courses. For further information about the program, contact one of the program advisors: Dr. Friesema or Dr. Carlstrom.
University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates
Course work in a certificate must be completed with a minimum 2.00 GPA. Departments or programs may require a higher GPA.
A minimum of 9 credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than 9 credits to be taken at UW-Parkside.