The Certificate of Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation is an 18 credit-hour graduate certificate that is designed for post-bachelor's degree students and helping professionals who want to gain more knowledge and skills in working with individuals with severe mental illnesses. This program will give you the skills you need to provide superior client care.
The Certificate of Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation is designed to meet the needs of students seeking a rehabilitation counseling or other related graduate degree, individuals seeking a specialty certificate (pre- or post-master's), and non-degree seeking students needing courses in psychiatric or mental health areas for continuing education credit. Courses within the certificate program are appropriate for rehabilitation counselors; counselors; social workers; educational psychologists; marriage and family counselors; majors in psychology, public health, sociology, nursing, or education; or individuals pursuing vocational or personal interests in the area of psychiatric rehabilitation or mental health.
Program Goal
Students will be able to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and values in working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities to help them achieve their personal, vocational, social, and independent living goals through counseling activity.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and values related to the recovery-focused philosophy of psychiatric rehabilitation.
- Students will be able to describe the nature, course, and impact of psychiatric disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Students will be able to design individualized rehabilitation strategies that enhance an individual's ability to find and maintain satisfying employment.
- Students will be able to compare and contrast classroom-based learning of theory and principles to actual rehabilitation settings.