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2019/2020 University Catalog 
    
2019/2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mental Health Recovery and Trauma Informed Care Certificate


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The purpose of this certificate is to educate a national and international body of mental health professionals and para-professionals in contemporary mental practices that focus on mental health recovery and trauma-informed care. The certificate draws upon integrated recovery and strength-based approaches and emphasizes the role of trauma-informed treatment models in understanding the causes of mental ill-health and practices to address human suffering caused by environmental trauma. This certificate is offered in an online format to cater to health-care professionals residing in locations all over the world.

Prerequisites: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in serving people requiring mental health services.

Required Courses (12 Units)


Substituted elective(s) may be taken with consent of the coordinator.

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all certificate coursework with no less than a grade of C in any course. Only three units of coursework with a grade of C will count towards the certificate. A maximum of three units of coursework may be repeated. Courses in the certificate program may be applied to a master’s degree if applicable.

For further information, contact the program adviser, Dr. Gerald Monk, 619-594-6109.

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