Mental Health/Addiction Studies/Development Disabilities (MHAD)

Associate Degree–Mental Health Track
Associate Degree–Addiction Studies Track
Associate Degree–Developmental Disabilities Track
Community Living Specialist Certificate
Advanced Addiction Studies Certificate
Advanced Mental Health Certificate
Advanced Developmental Disabilities Certificate
Community/Habilitation Assistant Certificate

Plans of Study

With social, economic, and moral issues constantly changing, society is faced with increasingly complex problems which require professional, caring helpers. This evolution has created a high demand for human service specialists. Human service specialists have a professionally and personally challenging role in providing services to both children and adults with a variety of needs and/or disabilities. Graduates work with persons with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities, emotional/mental disorders, substance abuse and chemical dependency, as well as individuals who have co-occurring disorders. Specialists also work in consultation with , educators, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.

Innovative educational approaches including videotaping, simulated situations, role-playing, marathon group participation, online discussion boards and interaction in small group seminars are used to help students develop the knowledge, therapeutic skills, and necessary attitudes to succeed in this profession. The program stresses development and exploration of both personal and professional characteristics graduates will need to be effective helpers.

The associate degree program enables students to specialize in one of the following educational tracks during their second year: Mental Health, Addiction Studies or Developmental Disabilities. The six-quarter, three-track program includes 560 hours of hands-on experience under the direct supervision of professionals in local and adjacent county agencies. Practicum experiences are available in a variety of community
agencies which include mental health centers, day habilitation programs, state psychiatric hospitals, schools, senior centers, workshops, private hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, drug and alcohol treatment centers, homeless shelters, supported living environments, foster care facilities, youth treatment programs, and treatment programs within the criminal justice system

Graduates who complete the associate degree program are eligible to apply for a Certificate of Registration as a Social Work Assistant with the State of Ohio Counselor/Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The Mental Health/Addiction Studies and Developmental Disabilities Program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education.

The program also offers the following certificate programs:

Community Living Specialist Certificate
This certificate is open to students who have, in the past, struggled with their own severe mental illness and can demonstrate two years of stability. Students make use of their own coping skills to work effectively with persons with mental illness as a peer support person and/or case management assistant. Recommendations from treatment professionals and an interview with the coordinator of the program are required.

Advanced Addiction Studies Certificate
This is a 54-credit-hour program for students with an associate degree in a related field or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field. Completion of this certificate meets the 270 hours of acceptable chemical dependency experience required for licensure in the state of Ohio. Students may participate in up to 540 hours of supervised clinical practicum in addictions studies.

Advanced Mental Health Certificate
This 52-credit-hour program is open to students with an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree. The curriculum provides courses focused on the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the mental health field. Students participate in four clinical practicum experiences in a variety of human service agencies.

Advanced Developmental Disabilities Certificate
This 51-credit-hour program is designed for students with an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree. The curriculum offers courses focused on the knowledge and skills necessary to work with clients with DD issues. Students participate in four clinical practicums in a variety of human service agencies.

Community/Habilitation Assistant Certificate
This is a 26-credit-hour program for students who have a developmental disability. Course work is adapted to a fifth grade reading level. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an assistant in the DD field. Students participate in three clinical practicum experiences in a variety of human service agencies.

Courses MHAD 112, MHAD 115, MHAD 135, MHAD 191, MHAD 241, MHAD 247, MHAD 258, MHAD 291, and MHAD 298 are approved by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in obtaining adult service certification.

All technical courses in the chemical dependency track are accepted by Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional Board and for renewal of social work licensure.

Upon completion of the associate degree in Mental Health/Addiction Studies/Developmental Disabilities, the graduate will be able to:

Collect data, make assessments, develop and implement treatment plans
Use counseling skills.
Plan for, lead, and process groups.
Apply conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrate effective teaching and supporting strategies using the principles of person centered planning
Recognize stages of change and implement appropriate intervention strategies
Apply the principles of motivational interviewing in the counseling relationship
Demonstrate ethical behavior
Apply service coordination/case management skills. Demonstrate self-assessment skills

In addition to the general outcomes listed above a graduate in the Addiction Studies track will be able to:

Identify and demonstrate the 12 Core Functions of a chemical dependency counselor.
Recognize and identify significant signs and symptoms of chemical dependency using a variety of assessment tools.
Identify varying levels of care for chemical dependency treatment and common criteria for appropriate referral.
Identify relapse dynamics/triggers and utilize a variety of intervention strategies.
Recognize stages of change and implement appropriate treatment strategies

MH/AS/DD has articulation agreements with the following four-year colleges/universities: Ohio Dominican University, Otterbein College, Capital University, Franklin University, and the University of Cincinnati.

Because students and workers in the health care field may be exposed to infectious materials and communicable diseases, the program emphasizes safety and prevention.

Specific Program Admissions Information

Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Mental Health/Addiction Studies/Developmental Disabilities program:

Submission of an official copy of high school transcript verifying graduation or GED to Records and Registration.
Attendance at a (voluntary) MH/AS/DD program information session.
Placement out of or completion of DEV 031 and 044.
Completion of ENGL 101 and PSY 100 with a “C” or higher.
Completion of the following five courses with a grade of “C” or higher:
- MHAD 111: Introduction to Mental Health
- MHAD 112: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities
- MHAD 114: Introduction to Addiction Studies
- MHAD 115: Introduction to Counseling
- MHAD 117: Introduction to Documentation Skills
Compliance with and completion of all additional program requirements outlined in the program’s admission policy.
Mandatory attendance at a group admissions interview with the Mental Health/Addiction Studies//Developmental Disabilities admissions coordinator and clinical coordinator.

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Tracks

COURSE		CR
Quarter 1
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
PSY 100	Introduction to Psychology	5
MHAD 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHAD 112	Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	3
MHAD 114	Introduction to Addiction Studies	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19
NOTE: MHAD introductory courses may be taken in any order.
Quarter 2
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
HUM xxx	Humanities 111,112,113,151,152 or 224	5
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
MHAD 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHAD 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		17
Note: MHAD introductory courses may be taken in any order.
Quarter 3
PSY 230	Abnormal Psychology	5
PSY 240	Human Growth and Development through the Life Span	4
MHAD 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHAD 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHAD 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		21
Quarter 4
MHAD 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
SSCI 101	Cultural Diversity	5
MHAD 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHAD 247*	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
MHAD 291*	Practicum in Teaching/Supporting Strategies	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19
*Offered only during autumn and winter quarters
Quarter 5
COMM 105	Speech	3
COMM 202	Writing for Health and Human Services	3
MHAD 251*	Social Policy and Programs	4
MHAD 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHAD 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
Quarter 6
BIO 111	Introductory Biology I	5
MHAD 258*	Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHAD 298*	Practicum in Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHAD 299*	Portfolio Completion/Capstone	1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		14
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		108

Addiction Studies Track

COURSE		CR
Quarter 1
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
PSY 100	Introduction to Psychology	5
MHAD 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHAD 112	Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	3
MHAD 114	Introduction to Addiction Studies	4
NOTE: MHAD introductory courses may be taken in any order.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19

Quarter 2
ENGL 102	Essay and Research	3
CIT 101	PC Applications 1	3
HUM xxx	Humanities 111,112,113,151,152 or 224	5
MHAD 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHAD 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
NOTE: MHAD introductory courses may be taken in any order.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		17

Quarter 3
PSY 230	Abnormal Psychology	5
PSY 240	Human Growth and Development through the Life Span 4
MHAD 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHAD 191A	Fundamentals in Human Services Practice	4
MHAD 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		21

Quarter 4
SSCI 101	Cultural Diversity	5
MHAD 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
MHAD 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHAD 245*	Assessment and Treatment of Addictions	4
MHAD 293*	Practicum in Assessment and Treatment of Addictions	4
*Offered only during autumn and winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		19

Quarter 5
COMM 105	Speech	3
COMM 202	Writing for Health and Human Services OR
COMM 200	Business Communications	3
MHAD 251*	Social Policy and Programs	4
MHAD 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHAD 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		18

Quarter 6
BIO 111	Introductory Biology I	5
MHAD 265*	Advanced Addiction Studies	4
MHAD 296*	Practicum in Advanced Addiction Studies	4
MHAD 299*	Portfolio Completion/Capstone	1
MHAD XXX	Technical Elective	2
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		110
Technical Electives
MHAD 274	Special Topics in MH/AS/DD	1 to 12
MHAD 284	Special Topics in MH/AS/DD (Special Population in Human Services )	2
MHAD 234	Therapeutic Laughter	3

Community Living Specialist Certificate

COURSE		CR
Quarter 1
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
PSY 100	Introduction to Psychology	5
CIT 101	PC Applications I	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		11

Quarter 2
PSY 240	Human Growth and Development through the Life Span 4
MHAD 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHAD 112	Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		11

Quarter 3
MHAD 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to DocumentationSkills	2
MHAD 114	Introduction to Addiction Studies	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		10
Quarter 4
MHAD 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHAD 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHAD 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		12
Quarter 5
SSCI 101	Cultural Diversity	5
MHAD 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
MHAD 284	Special Studies MH/AS/DD	.4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		11

Quarter 6
*MHAD 284	Special Studies MH/AS/DD	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		4
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		55-59

*Optional placement quarter contingent upon individualized student learning plan

Advanced Addiction Studies Certificate

COURSE		CR
Quarter 1
MHAD 114	Introduction to Addiction Studies	4
MHAD 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHAD 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		10

Quarter 2
MHAD 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHAD 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHAD 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
MHAD 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		14

Quarter 3
MHAD 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHAD 245*	Assessment and Treatment of Addictions	4
MHAD 293*	Practicum in Assessment and Treatment of Addictions	4
*Offered only during autumn and winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		12

Quarter 4
MHAD 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHAD 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		8

Quarter 5
MHAD 265*	Advanced Addiction Studies	4
MHAD 296*	Practicum in Advanced Addiction Studies I	4
MHAD XXX	Technical Elective	2
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		10
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		54

Associate degree in a related field or a bachelor’s or master’s in any field is required.
Technical Electives

MHAD 274	Special Topics in MH/AS/DD 1 to 12	2
MHAD 284	Special Topics in MH/AS/DD (Special Population in Human Services )	2
MHAD 234	Therapeutic Laughter	3

Advanced Mental Health Certificate

COURSE		CR
Quarter 1
MHAD 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHAD 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHAD 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		10

Quarter 2
MHAD 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHAD 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHAD 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
MHAD 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		14

Quarter 3
MHAD 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHAD 247*	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
MHAD 291*	Practicum in Teaching/Supporting Strategies	4
*Offered only during autumn and winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		12

Quarter 4
MHAD 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHAD 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		8

Quarter 5
MHAD 258*	Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHAD 298*	Practicum in Service Coordination/Case Management	4
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		8
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		52

Associate, baccalaureate or master’s degree in a related field is required.

Advanced Developmental Disabilities Certificate

COURSE		CR
Quarter 1
MHAD 112	Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	3
MHAD 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHAD 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		9

Quarter 2
MHAD 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHAD 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHAD 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
MHAD 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		14

Quarter 3
MHAD 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHAD 247*	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
MHAD 291*	Practicum in Teaching/Supporting Strategies	4
* Offered only during autumn and winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		12

Quarter 4
MHAD 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHAD 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		8

Quarter 5
MHAD 258*	Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHAD 298*	Practicum in Service Coordination/Case Management	4
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		8
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS		51

Associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree is required

Community/Habilitation Assistant Certificate

COURSE		CR
Quarter 1
MHAD 284	Special Studies MH/AS/DD (Early Experience)	3
MHAD 274	Program Success Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		5

Quarter 2
MHAD 112	Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	3
MHAD 284	Special Studies MH/AS/DD:Practicum in Developmental Disabilities	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		7

Quarter 3
MHAD 274	Special Studies MH/AS/DD: Principles of Behavior Support	3
MHAD 284	Special Studies MH/AS/DD: Practicum in Behavior Support	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		7

Quarter 4
MHAD 274	Special Studies MH/AS/DD:Principles of Habilitation	3
MHAD 284	Special StudiesMH/AS/DD:Practicum in Principles of Habilitation	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		26