Mental Health Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Mental Health Specialist certificate, the student will be prepared to work at the San Joaquin County Office of Mental Health as a Mental Health Specialist. The student will take academic courses to prepare him/her for this position. The student will receive training on how to: provide case management for a routine client caseload; provide group and individual counseling for emotional, drug, alcohol or other mental health problems; provide in-service training to speakers, educators and counselors; assist in managing a large mental health program or manage a small program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of the certificate students will be able to apply counseling skills and techniques. This will be assessed through the courses in the program.
- Upon successful completion of this certificate students will have the skills needed to obtain entry level position in counseling or related fields. This will be assessed through the courses in the program.
Core Requirements
Complete 35 units
BIOL 011
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Humans in the Biological World
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4
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COMS ST 007
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Intercultural Communication
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3
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CSA 020
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MS Word, Excel, and Access (CSA 020 is equivalent to CS 020)
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3
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H S 036
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Medical Terminology and Speech
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3
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PSYCH 001
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 003
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Personal and Social Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 006
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Lifespan Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 007
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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PSYCH 040
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Case Management and Treatment Planning
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3
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PSYCH 045A/ SOCIO O45A
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Beginning Field Practicum
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2
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PSYCH 045B/ SOCIO O45B
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Intermediate Field Practicum
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2
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SOCIO 001A
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Restricted Electives
Complete 3 units selected from:
ENG 001A
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Reading and Composition
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3
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ENG 079
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Preparatory English
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5
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Minimum Units Required: 38
Complete each course with a grade of "C" or better.
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