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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Recovery & Trauma-informed Care

Program Information

The certificate is designed to educate professionals in contemporary mental practices that focus on mental health recovery and trauma-informed care in the schools and the community.

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 familial and environmental trauma. Students will learn about the latest knowledge and practices used to work with people experiencing severe mental illness. The certificate explores applications of trauma-informed care in education, and community settings.

Quick Snapshot of the 12-unit Certificate

ONLINE	SHORT COURSES	SHORT PROGRAM
The certificate is offered in an online format to cater to healthcare professionals and counselors residing in locations all over the world.	Each course is offered over a four-week period with a one-week break in between.	The certificate program starts late August and can be completed by February (6 months).

CLASS SIZE	TRANSFERABILITY	LOW COST
30 students admitted into the program.	All 12 units of the certificate courses transfer to the Master of Arts Education (Counseling) Degree.	Certificate in Mental Health Recovery & Trauma-informed Care costs approximately $6,000.

ONLINE
The certificate is offered in an online format to cater to healthcare professionals and counselors residing in locations all over the world.

SHORT COURSES
Each course is offered over a four-week period with a one-week break in between.

SHORT PROGRAM
The certificate program starts late August and can be completed by February (6 months).

CLASS SIZE
30 students admitted into the program.

TRANSFERABILITY
All 12 units of the certificate courses transfer to the Master of Arts Education (Counseling) Degree.

LOW COST
Each course is offered over a four-week period with a one-week break in between.

Competencies and Skills

Knowledge of theories, models, and methods within systemic and social constructionist paradigms

Application of theories, models, and methods to produce effective clinical practice with diverse populations

Understanding of mental health recovery-oriented care

Effective practice in public mental health settings

Use of research to inform clinical practice

Conceptualization and practice in the therapist role from a position of social responsibility and/or social change

Use of self-of-therapist and personal growth to become effective therapist

Evidenced-based Analysis of the Value of Online and Hybrid Learning

Students in online conditions performed modestly better, on average, than those learning the same material through traditional face-to-face instruction.*
Instruction combining online and face-to-face elements had a larger advantage relative to purely face-to-face instruction than did purely online instruction.*
The effectiveness of online learning approaches appears quite broad across different content and learner types.*

*U.S. Department of Education (2010). Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies. Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development Policy and Program Studies Service (September).

Certificate Program FAQ

[+] When does the certificate begin and how is the program structured?

[+] Is there anytime where we will be required to attend face-to-face classes or have time on the SDSU campus?

[+] Can I attend the program and work?

[+] What jobs will I get after completing the 12-unit certificate?

[+] How do I increase my chances of being accepted into the certificate program?

[+] What test scores is required for application to the program?

[+] How do I transfer into the Master of Arts program?

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