Mental Health Semester Sequence

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NOTE: This is a suggested schedule for students who have completed any developmental course work and have no transfer credits. Students are required to complete the English and Mathematics requirements within the first 24 credit hours of courses. The remaining General Education courses can be taken in the order that students desire taking into account course prerequisites and course frequencies. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses.

Fall Semester Year 1*

MNTH 101 - Introduction to Mental Health 3 Credit(s).
or MNTH 130 - Introduction to Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

MNTH 102 - Fieldwork in Mental Health/Substance Abuse 3 Credit(s).
MNTH 103 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).
MNTH 129 - Ethics in Mental Health/Human Services 1 Credit(s).
PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credit(s).

Summer Semester Year 1

MNTH 204 - Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances 3 Credit(s).
or
MNTH 208 - Psychopharmacology 3 Credit(s).

Fall Semester Year 2

MNTH 201 - Directed Practice Mental Health I 3 Credit(s).
MNTH 205 - Techniques of Group Counseling 3 Credit(s).
MNTH 220 - Crisis Intervention 2 Credit(s).
PSYC 201 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Winter Semester Year 2

MNTH 203 - Clinical Practicum Mental Health 1 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 2

MNTH 202 - Directed Practice Mental Health II 3 Credit(s).
MNTH 207 - Family Dynamics 3 Credit(s).
MNTH 211 - Case Management 3 Credit(s).
Elective - Mental Health or Psychology (see approved list) 3 Credits.

Note:

*If a student is required to complete ACDV 101 —Transitioning to College (1 credit), this course should be taken in the first semester and will increase the number of credits required for the degree by 1 credit.