Dec 21, 2024

2022-2023 General Catalog

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Mental Health Advocacy and Awareness - Minor (HDFS)

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

The Mental Health Advocacy and Awareness Minor prepares educators, direct care providers in treatment facilities, human resource personnel, nurses, law enforcement, and others to more effectively interact with individuals with mental health needs - including knowing where and when to refer individuals for appropriate services. Students are required to have a 3.0 on all minor coursework with a minimum of C grade acceptable for credit in the minor.

Required Courses

HDFS 1500 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS) 3 credit(s) or
PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development 3 credit(s)
HDFS 3700 - Mental Health Advocacy and Awareness 3 credit(s) or
PSY 3700 - Mental Health Advocacy and Awareness 3 credit(s)
HDFS 4930 - Practicum in Mental Health 1 credit(s) or
PSY 4930 - Practicum in Mental Health 1 credit(s)
Choose one of the following:
HDFS 3100 - Abuse and Neglect in Family Context 3 credit(s)
HDFS 4250 - Addictions and the Family 3 credit(s)
PSY 3120 - Abuse, Neglect, and the Psychological Dimensions of Intimate Violence (DSS) 3 credit(s)
PSY 3210 - Psychological Disorders (DSS) 3 credit(s)
Choose one of the following:
HDFS 3210 - Families and Cultural Diversity (CI) 3 credit(s)
HDFS 4220 - Family Crises and Interventions 3 credit(s)
HEP 3000 - Drugs and Human Behavior 3 credit(s)
HEP 3200 - Consumer Health 3 credit(s)
PSY 3110 - Health Psychology 3 credit(s)
PSY 4240 - Multicultural Psychology (DSS) 3 credit(s)
PSY 5200 - Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling (CI) 3 credit(s)
SW 3650 - Mental Health 3 credit(s)
Please contact Laura.Holley@usu.edu for more information.