What to Expect

Our Mental Health Technician Certificate Program prepares you to address the health needs of patients who are experiencing emotional or mental health disorders or challenges. You'll gain the unique skills required to support individuals’ emotional and psychological well-being, both professionally and ethically. Taught in a cohort format, you’ll take one course at a time in a highly interactive learning environment alongside a consistent group of students. This makes it easier for you to team up with your fellow classmates and learn together as a community of peers.

Curriculum

Become familiar with policies and best practices when caring for patients and their families. You will also learn how to work as a valuable, compassionate part of a patient’s care team.

This certificate program includes courses such as:

• HS 110 Professional Standards of Practice (4 credits)

  This course emphasizes the skills and knowledge needed to successfully work with mentally challenged, emotionally disturbed, or psychiatric patients. The concepts of informed consent, basic patient’s rights, confidentiality, documentation, professional communication, and best practices are explored. Course Prerequisites: None

• HS 111 Psychiatric Disorders (4 credits)

  This course examines the characteristics of patients with psychiatric disorders. Students will learn about effective communication and ethical behavior with patients and their families as well as service agency staff. Prerequisites: HS 110

• HS 220 Treatment Planning and Implementation (4 credits)

  This course introduces students to crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, reporting potentially dangerous behavior, and implementing recommendations from interdisciplinary teams working with patients and their families. Prerequisites: HS 110 and HS 111

• HS 222 Functions of Service Delivery (4 credits)

  This course focuses on the daily administration of providing patient care. Students will learn about assisting with rehabilitative activities, developing communication and human relations skills, fulfilling environmental and legal responsibilities, understanding advanced care directives, and discharge planning. Prerequisites: HS 110, HS 111, HS 220

What to Expect

Put your passion for understanding and helping people toward a bachelor’s in behavioral science at Bellevue University. Go through a program designed to save you time and money with a consistent group of classmates. Build foundational knowledge in psychology, sociology and social psychology, and counseling. Be prepared to pursue a Master of Arts in Human Services or a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Curriculum

Apply what you learn in real-world settings and explore the effects of human behavior in a consistent group of peers. Be prepared to pursue a Master of Arts in Human Services or a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With this program, you could experience courses like:

• HS 311 Introduction to Human Services (4 credits)

  Each of the many professions involved in human services approaches client and community needs from its own specialized perspectives and uses tools for assessment and treatment that vary from uses of media to prescription medications. Professional skills development in the interaction with social workers, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals will be explored.

• HS 314 Social Deviance and Psychopathological Perspectives (4 credits)

  This course will explore evidence-based conceptualizations of both normal and disordered mental states, together with an examination of the etiology, development, manifestation, and potential treatment of mental disorders in infants, children, adolescents, and adults.

• HS 339 Counseling Theories (4 credits)

  Counseling theories are useful guides for human service professionals because they identify key factors in assessment and treatment. This course introduces “traditional” theories such as psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral. Other more specialized counseling theories and techniques are helpful for ethnic identity issues, family problems, and recovery from substance abuse. Many of the theories also identify specific counseling techniques such as problem solving, goal setting, Motivational Interviewing, empathy, and exploring cognition and behavior.

What to Expect

Prepare for the field of psychology in a learning format designed to fit your time and budget. Focus on psychology as a science with hands-on, applied learning – either in the classroom or online. With curriculum based on American Psychological Association (APA) standards, you’ll have a strong foundation for practice in the field. Be prepared to pursue a Master of Arts in Human Services or a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Curriculum

This comprehensive program is well-designed for students planning to pursue graduate school or enter a career in psychology or human services. With this program, you could experience courses like:

• PY 340 Culture and Psychology (3 credits)

  This course covers major concepts and research of cross-cultural psychology, including cross-cultural aspects of ethnocentrism, developmental processes, gender differences, emotion, language, personality, and other topics. Applications of cross-cultural knowledge to understanding one’s own culture and the effects of culture on individual lives are included. Prerequisite: PY 101

• PY 354 Experimental Psychology (4 credits)

  This course is a study and application of experimental techniques for investigating psychological issues. Students replicate experiments or design their own investigations, write experimental reports, and use computerized statistical analysis. Prerequisites: PY 101, PY 250 or MA 215, PY 353, and six additional hours of upper-level psychology, or permission of instructor.

• PY 400 Advanced Studies in Psychology (3 credits)

  This capstone course for psychology majors focusing on the discussion and analysis of significant issues, methods, and bodies of knowledge in psychology. Students will be responsible for the content and direction of the course under the guidance of the instructor. Prerequisites: PY 101, PY 250 or MA 215, PY 353, and six additional hours of upper-level psychology, or permission of instructor.

What to Expect

Prepare for the field of psychology in a learning format designed to fit your time and budget. Focus on psychology on the path to graduate study (Master of Arts in Human Services or a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) with hands-on, applied learning – either in the classroom or online. With curriculum based on American Psychological Association (APA) standards, you’ll have a strong foundation for practice in the field.

By following our Secondary Teacher Education program option, you can advance toward secondary-level teacher certification with an endorsement in psychology.

Curriculum

This comprehensive program is well-designed for students planning to pursue graduate school or enter a career in psychology or human services. With this program, you could experience courses like:

• PY 250 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4 credits)

  This course is an introduction to and application of statistics and research designs used in experimental psychological research. Statistical software will be used to analyze psychological data collected by the students using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Specific types of statistical tests include: measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, multiple regression, z-tests, t-tests for both independent and correlated samples, analysis of variance/covariance, and various non-parametric tests. Prerequisite: MA 101 or higher

• PY 200 Careers in Psychology (1 credits)

  This course is an introduction to the wide variety of careers available to students majoring in psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: writing resumes and cover letters, applying to graduate/professional programs, and issues important in deciding upon an area of specialization. Students will learn about the various careers in psychology through presentations with professionals in the field and exploring information available on Internet sites, such as that of the American Psychological Association (1 credit hr)

• PY 353 Introduction to Psychological Research (4 credits)

  This course is an examination of research design issues in psychology and related disciplines with emphasis on accurate reading of published articles. Students write a research proposal including a literature review, an operationally stated hypothesis, and data gathering procedures. Students continuing on to PY 354 Experimental Psychology may carry out their research proposals. Enhancements for PY 353 provide instruction in American Psychological Association manuscript style. Prerequisites: PY 101 and PY 250 or MA 215 (PY 250 or MA 215 may be concurrent)

What to Expect

Pursue your goals of becoming a leader in organizational health with a consistent group of peers in our 100% online accelerated program. Focus on curriculum rooted in the American Psychological Association (APA) standards of practice through a blend of online and hands-on experience that prepares you to impact others in the field of psychology. Be prepared to pursue a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Master of Arts in Human Services, or a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Curriculum

Learn psychological principles and theory that prepare you for real- world situations on your path to individual or organizational impact. The culmination of knowledge you’ll gain in the program come together in a capstone experience based on your chosen area of emphasis. With this program, you could experience courses like:

• PPSY 311 Human Development across the Lifespan (4 credits)

  This course examines human development across the lifespan including infancy, childhood, adolescence, early and mid-adulthood, and later life. Students will apply developmental theory to professional situations, information literacy, interpersonal communication, teamwork, and career assessment. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

• PPSY 330 Contemporary Psychology (4 credits)

  This course introduces students to contemporary problems and issues in psychology, as well as the ways in which psychology is being applied to social problems (e.g. promoting recycling, adaptive housing), health care environments, business, and organizational development. The course includes an introduction to psychological research. Students build skills in information literacy, scientific reasoning, written and oral communication, and research. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

• PPSY 340 Ethics, Responsibility, and Professionalism (4 credits)

  This course explores the development of ethically and socially responsible behavior for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity. Students engage in self-assessment and ethical reflection related to society and the workplace. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

What to Expect

Give children in your community a chance to thrive with this social sciences degree. Gain crucial expertise necessary for leading teams and organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of children and families.

Curriculum

What you learn in this program allows you to begin making an impact on children and families the moment you earn your degree. Learn to supervise cases involving families and children. With this program, you could experience courses like:

• CYFS 510 Child and Youth Development (4 credits)

  This course emphasizes the skills and knowledge needed to successfully work with children, youth and their families. The concepts of nature vs. nurture and the theories of cognitive, social, physical, emotional, and identity development are explored.

• CYFS 625 Program Administration and Management (4 credits)

  This course introduces the administration and management of programs serving children, youth, and their families. Supervisory challenges and leadership competencies are discussed.

• CYFS 550 Children, Youth, and Families in Cultural Context (4 credits)

  This course introduces children, youth, and families in cultural context. The cultural heritages of different families are explored. The emphasis is on identifying successful strategies when working with culturally diverse families.

What to Expect

This online program is modeled on national licensing standards and accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). You’ll experience 100 hours of practicum and 600 hours of clinical internship experience, preparing you to take the national licensing exam to become a mental health counselor.

Curriculum

Education requirements for licensure vary from state to state. Request more information to see if you this program fits with your state requirements.

With this program, you could experience courses like:

• MCC 520 Human Development Throughout the Lifespan (3 credits)

  This course surveys theories, scholarship, and research on human development throughout the lifespan. Students examine biological, neurological, cognitive, emotional, and social-cultural factors influencing individual development within a multicultural framework. The reciprocal influences of crises; transitions; normal and abnormal development; psychopathology; and familial and community relationships are addressed. Particular attention on the application of these concepts to the work of professional counselors is explored. Prerequisite: MCC 501 or written permission of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director.

• MCC 650 Couples and Family Counseling (3 credits)

  This course introduces students to a broad range of theoretical approaches and interventions in the field of couples and family counseling with an emphasis on the systemic and relational components commonly associated in working with couples and families. The impact of societal changes, trauma, and mental health disorders on the family system are studied. Theories and models of couple and family resilience as well as the promotion of wellness over the family life span are introduced. Knowledge of how to effectively counsel couples and families, including problem identification, treatment planning, intervention, family wellness education, and relapse prevention are emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all foundation courses with an earned grade of C or higher or written permission of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director.

• MCC 691 Clinical Internship I (3 credits)

  The Internship is an advanced clinical, experiential course designed to strengthen students’ skills and understanding of the practice of clinical mental health counseling through supervised practice. In this course, students complete 200 hours of supervised practice, forty-percent of the hours must be direct service with clients/patients/consumers. A minimum of 10 hours of leading or co-leading groupwork is required prior to Internship III. Additionally, students attend weekly class led by Program Faculty designed to deepen their learning and growth at the Internship site. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MCC 600, 605, 610, and 670, Permission of the Clinical Coordinator or designee, proof of professional liability insurance, and completion of Residency II.

What to Expect

Advance your education 100% online through our flexible master's program designed to maximize your time. You’ll start and finish your learning experience with like-minded peers. Benefit from a combination of theory and practice as you prepare to influence organizational decision-making and enhance human behavior in the workplace.

Curriculum

Practice what you learn through applied assessments, real-world organizational projects, and networking opportunities with professionals in the I-O community. Complete a research capstone project where you can hone your focus in a specialized area. With this program, you could experience courses like:

• MIOP 511 Job Analysis and Performance Appraisal (3 credits)

  This course introduces students to best practices and applications of job analysis and performance appraisal. Students will review approaches and evaluate the information gathered from these processes to support various organizational objectives including selection, compensation, employee motivation, training, and organizational culture.

• MIOP 531 Personnel Selection (3 credits)

  This course prepares students to assess, utilize and interpret selection measurements that are designed to identify the best-fit candidates while also reducing any potential adverse impacts on applicants.

• MIOP 631 Applied Research Methods (3 credits)

  This course provides instruction in methods and design when conducting research in psychology. Students will be required to propose their own research study that is meaningful to the current workplace, create a research model, conduct a literature review, and design an approved research methodology. This proposal can be related to ongoing research or on a topic of interest to the student.