Mental Health Rehabilitation
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Minor Description
The Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT/Community) Certification is one of the most needed certifications in the state of Maine. It is required for persons working in positions funded by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services as well as other human service organizations. The 色香视频Psychology Department has been approved by the state to offer a program of study that provides full certification upon graduation. There are two ways students can achieve this certification at 色香视频: (1) they can major in Psychology and take specific course work as electives that will complete the program requirements, or (2) they can declare the minor in Mental Health Rehabilitation. Upon graduation, students need only to send an official copy of their transcript and the completed paperwork to the Muskie School Center for Learning, and no additional payment is required. The paperwork to be completed can be downloaded at: For more information, contact either the Department of Psychology Chair or Professor Cathleen Ferrick at cferrick@une.edu
Honors Program
We offer qualified students the option of participating in our Honors Program ( ) and graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member.
Curricular Requirements
Students completing the following 7 courses will be awarded a minor in Mental Health Rehabilitation and are eligible for MHRT/C certification from the state of Maine:
Course Credits
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY 205 Abnormal Psychology 3
PSY 250 Lifespan Development 3
PSY 236 Mental Health and Society 3
PSY 318 Community Psychology 3
OR PSY 300 Psychology Internship I
SOC 240 Race, Class, and Gender 3
PSY 410 Theories of Clinical/Counseling Psychology 3
OR PSY295 Listening and Communication Skills
TOTAL CREDITS: 21
Learning Outcomes
A student with a major in another department may minor in Mental Health Rehabilitation with the approval of the Psychology Department Chair. The seven courses required for this minor also fulfill the requirements for MHRT/Community Certification*. The Twenty-one hours of approved course work are indicated below:
Financial Information
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.