Mental Health Services Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact

Rebecca Martin, Interim Department Head
Department of Psychology
Hansen Hall 029
605-688-4322

Program Information

The minor in Mental Health Services will provide a focus on the field of mental health counseling which will aid students in developing skills to prepare for work in a variety of settings including mental/behavioral health centers, addictions rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities/retirement homes, correctional facilities, and residential group homes/halfway houses.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the minor in Mental Health Services, graduates will:

• apply the biopsychosocial foundations of behavior and evidence-based counseling approaches to diverse individuals and groups.
• understand and apply the major categories and typical signs and symptoms of mental disorders.
• demonstrate knowledge of and perform in accordance with the main ethical, legal, clinical, and professional issues involved in the helping professions.
• demonstrate knowledge of the leading counseling/psychotherapy systems and the major appropriately apply therapeutic interventions of these systems.
• demonstrate multicultural sensitivity and awareness of special treatment needs of diverse populations in American society.
• demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication skills.

Academic Requirements

Psychology does not permit the double use of courses in its major with a minor. Must have a “C” or better in all courses for the minor.