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Co-Occurring Issues for Children and Families** PCMH 689 Early Childhood and Family Mental Health** PCMH 676 Physiology of Addictions and Psychopharmacology*** PCMH 692 Elders: Mental Health & Substance Use*** * Required for students in both the child and adult specializations ** Required for students in the child specialization ***Required for students in the adult specialization
Mental Health Counseling Track For the 60 credit, Mental Health Counseling track, four additional courses are required, often including Internship III, from the list below. These courses may be offered for continuing education credit in states that do not require 60 credits for licensure as a mental health counselor. Additional electives may be recommended. PCMH PCMH PCMH PCMH PCMH PCMH
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Measurement Internship III (300 hours) Group Process Social and Cultural Foundations Career and Lifestyle Development Counseling Theory
Application Review Process - PCMH The admission review for the Program in Community Mental Health is based on a careful comparison of applicants’ qualifications. Particular attention is paid to past accomplishments and future promise in the field. Selected faculty members review applications and consider personal and professional experiences in addition to academic achievements. To be eligible for admission into the Certificate or Master of Science Programs in Community Mental Health, prospective students are expected to: • have earned a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university. • present an official transcript showing at least a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average for undergraduate studies. • submit a completed application and a nonrefundable, $40 application fee. • submit an essay responding to items described on the application form. • furnish two letters of reference (forms are provided). • furnish an up-to-date resumé. • Submit application materials to:
Application Deadlines - PCMH Admission application deadlines are determined for each cohort site in accordance with the schedule for course delivery. These deadlines are published with the application form and admission materials that are distributed to potential students. Generally, applicants are asked to submit materials at least one month prior to the beginning of the term in which they intend to enroll. Conditional Acceptance - PCMH Conditional acceptance may be offered when the university is uncertain whether an applicant has provided evidence that he or she will be successful in the program. The student will be advised of the conditions that must be met in order for him or her to be formally accepted into the program. The student will be formally admitted when the conditions have been met. Students will be subject to administrative withdrawal if they fail to meet the conditions. Non-degree Students Non-degree students who have earned baccalaureate degrees are permitted to undertake limited graduate course work in the Community Mental Health Program for purposes other than that of earning a degree. Such students may enroll for a maximum of nine credits. Non-degree students may register for courses by submitting a non-degree registration form at times specified in the current course schedule. Selections are subject to university approval. Students matriculated in the degree program will receive priority during course registration. Non-degree students who later decide to seek a degree through the Program in Community Mental Health must follow the regular admission procedures. The Certificate Program Students seeking to complete the Certificate Program must earn 22 credits with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, complete a 100 hour practicum and one approved 300-hour pass/fail internship. No grades below a “C” will be accepted for graduation and no more than one grade of “C+” or below. Students must complete the program within four calendar years of acceptance. The Master of Science Degree Program Students seeking the Master of Science in Community Mental Health must earn 48 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better on the 4.0 scale and complete an approved 100 hours of practicum and two 300-hour pass/fail internships. No grades below a “C” will be accepted for graduation and no more than two grades of “C+” or below. Students must complete the program within eight calendar years of acceptance. No more than six graduate credits may be transferred from another accredited college or university; transfer credits are subject to approval by the program.
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