Introduction to Mental Health Professions.

Catalog description

This course is designed as an introduction to the mental health field. Through class assignments and discussions, students will be able to make a more informed decision about which type of mental health profession (e.g., Mental Health Counseling, Professional Counseling, Couple and Family Therapy, Clinical Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, etc.) holds potential for them in their own professional pursuits. Further, students will be exposed to several clinical settings and begin preparing application materials for graduate programs. Students who successfully complete this course should be well versed in the basics of counseling and psychotherapy including interviewing, professional ethics, multicultural awareness and relationship building with clients. Prereq or Coreq: Junior standing or higher to enroll.