Class
Lab
Clinical Credit
MENTAL HEALTH
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02] MHA 140 Treatment Modalities Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None 3 0 0 3
This course provides a comprehensive exposure to different mental health treatment modalities. Topics include selfhelp and professional support groups, different forms of psychotherapy, adjunctive therapies, and therapies based on family systems theory. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the treatment methods of various selfhelp groups and recognize the theoretical bases for various forms of psychotherapy.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02] MHA 150 Mental Health Systems Prerequisites: HSE 110 Corequisites: None
3
0
0
3
This course introduces the treatment and services available at both public and private mental health facilities. Topics include intake procedures, admission criteria, history, and structure of mental health facilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in articulating both the theory and practice of mental health services delivery. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Mental Health concentration in the Human Services Technology program.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02] MHA 155 Psychological Assessment Prerequisites: PSY 150 Corequisites: None
3
0
0
3
This course covers psychological assessment. Emphasis is placed on different types of psychological tests. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and understand the purpose of various psychological tests. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Mental Health concentration in the Human Services Technology program.
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02] MHA 238 Psychopathology Prerequisites: PSY 281 Corequisites: None
3
0
0
3
This course examines the development and use of DSM/ICD in the mental health setting to establish a common language. Emphasis is placed on history, terminology, and assessment practices associated with the DSMIV/ICD in the treatment of psychological disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the core vocabulary of treatment approaches and their applications.
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Class
Lab
Clinical Credit
Effective Term - Summer 1997 [1997*02] MHA 240 Advocacy Prerequisites: HSE 110 Corequisites: None
2
0
0
2
This course covers the roles and duties of the client advocate. Topics include treatment planning, needs assessment, referral procedures, and follow-up and integration of services. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively manage the care of the whole person from contact initiation to termination. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Mental Health concentration in the Human Services Technology program.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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