Community, Crisis Response, and Rural Mental Health, Academic Certificate
The graduate academic certificate in Community, Crisis Response, and Rural Mental Health is a 12-hour program that will meet the educational goals of mental health and helping professionals across the globe. Students will gain knowledge and skills related to the role and function of community and rural mental health care providers, crisis response strategies, and mental health service delivery. The required courses will include (All courses are 3 credit hours):
Applicants to the program must:
- Have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit a current professional resume.
- No GRE/GMAT required for non-degree seeking students
- TAMUK Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization students automatically qualify for the certificate.
- All required courses for the certificate must be completed within five (5) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course.
- International Students must pass the TOEFL test.
The courses below will be delivered completely online.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| EDCG 5360 | Community/Rural Mental Health | 3 |
| EDCG 5362 | Rural Leadership & Advocacy | 3 |
| EDCG 5364 | Crisis Counseling | 3 |
| EDCG 5312 | Counseling Techniques | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |