Mental Health in Education

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the mental health issues faced by students and teachers within the education system. Students taking this course should have a strong interest in the fields of mental health and/or education. Throughout the semester, we will take a clinical mental health focus and discuss the internal and external factors that contribute to mental health issues in students across the developmental lifespan from preschool to college, and dismantle stigma. We will also explore the educator perspective and discuss how teachers can manage mental health and related behavioral issues in the classroom. This course does not meet any requirements in the Graduate School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership (TLEL). This course does not count for New York State teacher certification. This course is for a letter grade and cannot be taken pass/fail. Offered: fall and spring.