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Social and Human Services - Mental Health Degree (A45380D)
Social and Human Services - Mental Health Degree (A45380D)
Overview
The Mental Health concentration prepares students to identify and understand signs of mental health challenges and practice intervention tactics.
Details
- Credential Level: Degree
- Total Credit Hours: 64-65
- Offered Online: Yes
Semester Schedule
Learn more about our semester schedules for this program. Talk to your advisor for more options.
First Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | Transfer and Career Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-110 | Introduction to Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-123 | Interviewing Techniques for Human Services | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MHA-140 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 16 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: HSE-110, HSE-123, MHA-140.
First Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE-212 | Group Dynamics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-223 | Counseling Theories and Skills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MHA-150 | Mental Health Interventions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 12 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: HSE-212, HSE-223, MHA-150.
Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-110 | Principles of Biology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| BIO-111 | General Biology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 to 4 | |||||
Second Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE-220 | Case Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MHA-238 | Psychopathology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 9 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: HSE-220, MHA-238.
Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
These courses are currently offered online at RichmondCC.
Program Elective I - Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASL-111 | Elementary American Sign Lanuage I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| GRO-120 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-227 | Children and Adolescents in Crisis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-242 | Family Systems | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-255 | Health Problems and Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PED-110 | Fitness and Wellnes for Life | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-110 | Introduction to Addiction and Recovery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-120 | Intake and Assessment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-135 | Addictive Processes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-210 | Addiction and Recovery Counseling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-240 | Diversity, Ethics, and Trends in Addiction and Recovery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SPA-111 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-110 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-113 | Cultural Competency and Diversity | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-115 | Community Resources | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-220 | Ethical Consideration in Social Work | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 2 to 3 | |||||
Second Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE-210 | Diversity, Ethics and Trends | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-225 | Crisis and Intervention Principles | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MHA-240 | Advocacy | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WBL-110 | World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WBL-110A | World of Work Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 11 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: HSE-210, HSE-225, MHA-240.
Program Elective II - Take One (1) Course Not Previously Taken:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASL-111 | Elementary American Sign Lanuage I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| GRO-120 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-227 | Children and Adolescents in Crisis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-242 | Family Systems | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-255 | Health Problems and Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PED-110 | Fitness and Wellnes for Life | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-110 | Introduction to Addiction and Recovery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-120 | Intake and Assessment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-135 | Addictive Processes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-210 | Addiction and Recovery Counseling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-240 | Diversity, Ethics, and Trends in Addiction and Recovery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SPA-111 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-110 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-113 | Cultural Competency and Diversity | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-115 | Community Resources | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-220 | Ethical Consideration in Social Work | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 2 to 3 | |||||
Program Elective III - Take One (1) Course Not Previously Taken:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASL-111 | Elementary American Sign Lanuage I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| GRO-120 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-227 | Children and Adolescents in Crisis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-242 | Family Systems | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HSE-255 | Health Problems and Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| PED-110 | Fitness and Wellnes for Life | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-110 | Introduction to Addiction and Recovery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-120 | Intake and Assessment | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-135 | Addictive Processes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-210 | Addiction and Recovery Counseling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SAB-240 | Diversity, Ethics, and Trends in Addiction and Recovery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SPA-111 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-110 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-113 | Cultural Competency and Diversity | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-115 | Community Resources | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SWK-220 | Ethical Consideration in Social Work | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 2 to 3 | |||||