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Proposed Curriculum (subject to change pending final review)

HDCO 540: Mental Health, Identity Development, and Understanding

The goal of this course is to provide students with the foundational concepts of mental health and professional issues that can be present due to identities, values, and experiences. This course lays the groundwork for creating and maintaining an inclusive environment while better understanding lifespan development, identity and multicultural awareness and humility, as well as ethical considerations for helping others with mental health concerns.

HDCO 541: Introduction to Mental Health Practice

This course will be an introduction to resources, concepts, and referral processes involved in the practice of community mental health support. Students can expect to have a good understanding of the concepts around mental health being part of whole health, crisis response, mental health referral processes, and how bias can play a role in responding to individuals who may be experiencing mental health concerns.

HDCO 542: Communication and Helping Skills

This course will provide students with foundational concepts about basic communications skills for non-licensed helping professionals. This course is focused on having intentional and productive difficult conversations, recognizing concerns, setting boundaries, and practicing self-care. 

AC 508: Counseling Theories in an Addictions Setting

This course provides students with knowledge and skills for conducting interviews and having intentional and difficult conversations in various settings. The course will include basic addictions interviewing and build on HDCO542 with more communication skills inclusive of motivational interviewing techniques, and models to prepare students to work within human services and serve their communities.

 

 

For more information about the program:

Contact Dr. Kayte Kaminski, Program Director, at katherine.kaminski@montana.edu or (406) 994-4135.

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