Mental Health, Certificate

Gain a foundational understanding of mental health, human behavior and client support with Indiana Tech’s Mental Health Certificate. This certificate introduces key concepts in psychology and mental health services, helping students better understand the challenges that can impact daily functioning and the strategies used to support individuals facing mental health, relationship, career or life concerns.

Coursework covers psychology foundations, counseling theories, interviewing techniques, abnormal behavior, mental health signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, case studies and treatment planning. Students develop skills to recognize and assess mental health concerns, apply appropriate interviewing and counseling strategies and contribute effectively as part of a broader care team.

Whether you’re exploring a future degree in psychology, enhancing your existing studies or building additional knowledge after earning a degree, this certificate offers a practical introduction to the field of mental health services.

Upon the completion of the courses required for the Mental Health certificate, you will be able to:

1. Summarize the foundational principles, theories, constructs, concepts and issues related to psychology.
2. Apply interviewing strategies and theories of counseling as appropriate to novel clinical situations in which their level of training allows them to provide psychoeducation and other mental health service interventions to clients.
3. Appraise mental health presenting signs and symptoms and offer diagnostic impressions helpful to other treatment team members credentialed to provide psychological interventions.

Featured Courses

Introduction to Psychology – PSY 1700

Study fundamental principles of psychology, including research methodology, perception, development, motivation, consciousness, learning, thinking, stress management, and social relationships.

Theories of Counseling – PSY 2510

Explore the historical and professional foundations of counseling. You will also be introduced to the counseling process, counseling skills, and specialties within the practice of counseling.

Abnormal Psychology – PSY 2520

Examine abnormal behavior, including major psychological disorders. This course emphasizes contemporary approaches to understanding and treating psychological disorders.

Interviewing Strategies for Helpers – PSY 3750

Learn fundamental interviewing strategies and techniques used to assist others with interpersonal and psychological issues.

Advanced Abnormal Psychology – PSY 4520

Build on your understanding of abnormal behavior through clinical case studies. You will explore diagnostic criteria for psychological problems and gain exposure to clinical note preparation and treatment planning skills.