Academic Programs

Human Services: Mental Health Technician

Award: Certificate
Number of credits required: 18
Locations: La Plata Campus (LAPL)
Offered: Days And Evenings
Contact: P. L. Allen, Chair

Description:

This certificate is an option* of the Human Services program and is directed to individuals who work in a variety of mental health and human services agencies. Students are trained to work as members of a service delivery team to render services to clients who need counseling, education, or help regarding social problems. This certificate is part of the Associate of Science Degree in Human Services. Graduates of this program are employed in social services agencies, community mental health centers, sub- stance abuse programs, and other agencies responsible for human and mental health services.

*Program options are listed under Programs of Study in this catalog.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 12.

Required courses:

Take HMS-1021 HMS-1022 HMS-1032 HMS-1100 PSY-1010 PSY-2310

Last Update: October 1, 2008