MHLT 101 - Introduction to Mental Health I

(TP/SS only)

An introduction for beginning mental health students in their training toward becoming responsible, aware agents-for-change in their communities. History, concepts, roles, and institutions of the mental health field. Emphasis on the role of the mental health associate and development of a conceptual frame of reference. Exploration by the beginning student of area facilities. PREREQUISITE(S): Consent of department. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 011 , MATH 050 , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly MH 101.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the history of the mental health movement as it relates to human service professionals.
Explain current trends in the delivery of human services.
Identify the characteristics of the effective human service professionals.
Apply skills learned through agency paper assignment and be able to communicate effectively in oral and written language and in written language.
Identify the attitudes and personal characteristics of the effective human service professional and evaluate the degree to which everyone embodies those attributes.
Use computer technology and software to produce documentation for various academic and professional settings.

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