Health Sciences
Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN (Nursing)
University of Pittsburgh, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Fall and spring
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
The DP-Mental Health Certificate prepares MSW graduates in the Direct Practice specialization for practice with individuals, families and small groups facing mental and behavioral health challenges. It appears on the graduate's MSW diploma.
Faculty: School of Social Work | Department: School of Social Work | Duration: Completed within the normal MSW length | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Required courses include Human Behavior: Mental Health (SWBEH 2065) and Mental Health and Public Policy (SWWEL 2057), two direct practice skill electives (for example clinical skills for mental health recovery, psychopharmacology, traumatic stress, substance abuse) and a 12-credit, 720-hour specialization practicum in a mental/behavioral health setting.
Direct mental health practice in inpatient and outpatient services, child and family services, partial hospitalization, case management, addiction services and private practice.
Open only to students enrolled in Pitt's MSW programme (Pittsburgh, Johnstown or online) in the Direct Practice specialization; students submit a Certificate Declaration of Intent Form. Admission to the MSW is required first (MSW: bachelor's degree, 3.0 GPA, one letter of recommendation, no GRE).
Duration: Completed within the normal MSW length
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
Health Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, United States
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