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Classes may be offered during the day, evening, online, or a combination. Students should refer to Self Service for the availability of classes.

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MHA-140: Introduction to Mental Health

This course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health and wellness and the roles, duties, and ethical aspects of providing mental health services. Topics include the history of mental health services, common mental health challenges, professional qualifications, and current trends. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the impact of mental health, examine various treatment settings, and analyze the requirements for providing mental health services in public, private, nonprofit, and community environments.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MHA-150: Mental Health Interventions

This course provides exposure to different mental health treatment and intervention modalities. Topics include professional and self-help forms of intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to apply culturally competent mental health intervention principles to individuals and groups in a variety of treatment settings.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-111(S26393); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MHA-238: Psychopathology

This course examines the development and use of DSM/ICD in the mental health setting to establish a common language. Emphasis is placed on history, terminology, and assessment practices associated with the DSM/ICD in the treatment of psychological disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the core vocabulary of treatment approaches and their applications.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-111(S26393); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

MHA-240: Advocacy

This course covers the roles and duties of the individual and community advocate. Topics include treatment planning, needs assessment, referral procedures, and follow-up and integration of services. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively advocate for the care of the whole person and community.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-111(S26393); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0