Mental Health/Chemical Dependency/Mental Retardation

Associate Degree–Mental Health Track
Associate Degree–Chemical Dependency Track
Associate Degree–Mental Retardation Track
Prevention Specialist Certificate
Community Living Specialist Certificate
Advanced Chemical Dependency Certificate
Advanced Mental Health Certificate
Advanced Mental Retardation Certificate
Community/Habilitation Assistant Certificate

 

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 psychologists, educators, psychiatrists and social workers.
 
Innovative educational approaches including videotaping, simulated situations, role-playing, marathon group participation and discussion 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, Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse Prevention or Mental Retardation. The six-quarter, three-track program includes 560 hours of hands-on experience under the direct supervision of professionals in local 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/Chemical Dependency and Mental Retardation program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education.
 
The program also offers the following certificate programs:

Prevention Specialist Certificate

This 38-credit-hour certificate is open to students with an associate, a bachelor’s, or a master’s degree. Completion of this certificate meets educational practicum hours requirement for substance abuse prevention professional certification in the state of Ohio.

Community Living Specialist Certificate

This is a program (55–59 credit hours) for students who have, in the past, struggled with their own severe mental illness. Students make use of their coping skills to work effectively with persons with severe mental illness. Students participate in two to three clinical practicum experiences on a mental health community treatment team.

Advanced Chemical Dependency Certificate

This is a 52-credit-hour program for students with an associate, a bachelor’s, or a master’s degree in a related field. Completion of this certificate meets the 270 hours of acceptable chemical dependency training for CD licensure. Students have three or four supervised clinical practicum experiences, including one with clients who have co-occurring disorders.

Advanced Mental Health Certificate

This 52-credit-hour program is open to students with an associate, a bachelor’s, or a 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 Mental Retardation Certificate

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

Community/Habilitation Assistant Certificate

This is a 28-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 MR/DD field. Students participate in three clinical practicum experiences in a variety of human service agencies.
 
Courses MHCR 112, MHCR 115, MHCR 135, MHCR 191, MHCR 241, MHCR 247, MHCR 258, MHCR 291, and MHCR 298 are approved by Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and 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/Chemical Dependency/Mental Retardation, the graduate will be able to:

• Describe the philosophy and benefits of community support groups in the recovery process.
• Collect data and monitor progress.
• Use counseling skills. 
• Plan for, lead, and process groups.
• Apply conflict resolution and anger management skills.
• Formulate assessments.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and involvement in community advocacy activities. 
• Interact effectively with diverse populations.
• Make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Develop and/or implement treatment/service plans.
• Develop and/or implement strategies to meet treatment/service goals.
• Apply service coordination/case management skills.
• Apply computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrate self-assessment skills. 

 In addition to the general outcomes listed above a graduate in the Chemical Dependency 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/CD/MR has articulation agreements with the following four-year colleges/universities: Ohio Dominican University, Otterbein College, Capital University, Franklin University, and 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/Chemical Dependency/Mental Retardation program:

• Submission of an official copy of high school transcript verifying graduation or GED to Records and Registration.
• Attendance at a (voluntary) MH/CD/MR program orientation 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:
• MHCR 111: Introduction to Mental Health
• MHCR 112: Introduction to Mental Retardation 
• MHCR 114: Introduction to Chemical Dependency
• MHCR 115: Introduction to Counseling 
• MHCR 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/Chemical Dependency/Mental Retardation admissions coordinator and clinical coordinator.

Mental Health and Mental Retardation Tracks

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
PSY 100	Introduction to Psychology	5
MHCR 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHCR 112	Introduction to Mental Retardation	3
MHCR 114	Introduction to Chemical Dependency	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19
NOTE: MHCR 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
MHCR 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	17
Note: MHCR 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
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHCR 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	21
Quarter 4	.	.
MHCR 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
SSCI 101	Cultural Diversity	5
MHCR 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHCR 247*	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
MHCR 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
MHCR 251*	Social Policy  and Programs	4
MHCR 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHCR 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
MHCR 258*	Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHCR 298*	Practicum in Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHCR 299*	Portfolio Completion/Capstone	1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	108
Students may pursue additional/optional training in the following:
MHCR 230	Supervision and Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 230A	Supervision in Human Services	.
MHCR 230B	Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 234	Therapeutic Laughter	.
MHCR 266	Treatment in the Criminal Justice System	.
MHCR 270	Special Topics in CD Counseling	.
MHCR 280	Special Populations in Human Services	.
MHCR 290	Special Topics in Prevention	.

Chemical Dependency Track

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
ENGL 101	Beginning Composition	3
PSY 100	Introduction to Psychology	5
MHCR 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHCR 112	Introduction to Mental Retardation	3
MHCR 114	Introduction to Chemical Dependency	4
NOTE: 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
MHCR 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
NOTE: MHCR 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
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 191A	Fundamentals in Human Services Practice	4
MHCR 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	21
Quarter 4	.	.
SSCI 101	Cultural Diversity	5
MHCR 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
MHCR 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHCR 245*	Chemical Dependency I	4
MHCR 293*	Practicum in Chemical Dependency I	4
*Offered only during the day in autumn quarter and only during the evening in winter quarter
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	19
Quarter 5	.	.
COMM 105	Speech	3
COMM 202	Writing for Health and Human Services	3
MHCR 251*	Social Policy and Programs	4
MHCR 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHCR 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
MHCR 265*	Chemical Dependency II	4
MHCR 296*	Field Practicum in Chemical Dependency II	4
MHCR 299**	Portfolio Completion/Capstone	1
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters
**Offered only during spring and summer quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	108
Students may pursue additional/optional training in the following:
MHCR 230	Supervision and Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 230A	Supervision in Human Services	.
MHCR 230B	Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 234	Therapeutic Laughter	.
MHCR 266	Treatment in the Criminal Justice System	.
MHCR 270	Special Topics in CD Counseling	.
MHCR 280	Special Populations in Human Services	.
MHCR 290	Special Topics in Prevention	.

Prevention Specialist Certificate

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
MHCR 114	Introduction to Chemical Dependency	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	12
Quarter 2	.	.
MHCR 236	Foundations in Prevention	4
MHCR 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
Quarter 3	.	.
MHCR 247*	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
MHCR 291*	Practicum in Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
*Offered only during autumn  and  winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
Quarter 4	.	.
MHCR 237	Program Planning and Evaluation	3
MHCR251	Social Policy and Programs	4
MHCR 239	Advanced Prevention Practicum	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS	.	38
The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board has established both educational and practical experience requirements for Chemical Dependency Counseling and Prevention Specialists. For specific details, go to the ocdp.ohio.gov Web site under “licensing.”
Students may pursue additional/optional training in the following:
MHCR 230	Supervision and Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 230A	Supervision in Human Services	.
MHCR 230B	Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 234	Therapeutic Laughter	.
MHCR 266	Treatment in the Criminal Justice System	.
MHCR 270	Special Topics in Chemical Dependency Counseling	.
MHCR 280	Special Populations in Human Services	.
MHCR 290	Special Topics in Prevention	.

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
MHCR 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHCR 112	Introduction to Mental Retardation	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	11
Quarter 3	.	.
MHCR 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
MHCR 114	Introduction to Chemical Dependency	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10
Quarter 4	.	.
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHCR 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	12
Quarter 5	.	.
SSCI 101	Cultural Diversity	5
MHCR 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
MHCR 284	Special Studies MH/CD/MR	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	11
Quarter 6	.	.
*MHCR 284	Special Studies MH/CD/MR	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	4
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS	.	55-59
*Optional placement quarter contingent upon individualized student learning plan

Advanced Chemical Dependency Certificate

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
MHCR 114	Introduction to Chemical Dependency	4
MHCR 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	10
Quarter 2	.	.
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHCR 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
MHCR 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
Quarter 3	.	.
MHCR 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHCR 245*	Chemical Dependency I	4
MHCR 293*	Practicum in Chemical Dependency I	4
*Offered only during autumn and winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	12
Quarter 4	.	.
MHCR 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHCR 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
Quarter 5	.	.
MHCR 265*	Chemical Dependency II	4
MHCR 296*	Practicum in Chemical Dependency II	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.
Students may pursue additional/optional training in the following:
MHCR 230	Supervision and Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 230A	Supervision in Human Services	.
MHCR 230B	Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 234	Therapeutic Laughter	.
MHCR 266	Treatment in the Criminal Justice System	.
MHCR 270	Special Topics in Chemical Dependency Counseling	.
MHCR 280	Special Populations in Human Services	.
MHCR 290	Special Topics in Prevention	.

Advanced Mental Health Certificate

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
MHCR 111	Introduction to Mental Health	4
MHCR 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	.10
Quarter 2	.	.
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHCR 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
MHCR 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
Quarter 3	.	.
MHCR 241*	Counseling Skills	4
MHCR 247*	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
MHCR 291*	Practicum in Teaching/Supporting Strategies	4
*Offered only during autumn and winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	12
Quarter 4	.	.
MHCR 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHCR 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
Quarter 5	.	.
MHCR 258*	Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHCR 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.
Students may pursue additional/optional training in the following:
MHCR 230	Supervision and Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 230A	Supervision in Human Services	.
MHCR 230B	Ethics in Human Services	.
MHCR 234	Therapeutic Laughter	.
MHCR 266	Treatment in the Criminal Justice System	.
MHCR 270	Special Topics in CD Counseling	.
MHCR 280	Special Populations in Human Services	.
MHCR 290	Special Topics in Prevention	.

Advanced Mental Retardation Certificate

COURSE	.	CR
Quarter 1	.	.
MHCR 112	Introduction to Mental Retardation	3
MHCR 115	Introduction to Counseling	4
MHCR 117	Introduction to Documentation Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	9
Quarter 2	.	.
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 191A	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice	4
MHCR 191B	Fundamentals in Human Service Practice: Practicum	4
MHCR 150	Pharmacology in Human Services	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	14
Quarter 3	.	.
MHCR 241*	Counseling Skills	.4
MHCR 247*	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	4
MHCR 291*	Practicum in Teaching/Supporting Strategies	4
* Offered only during autumn  and winter quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	12
Quarter 4	.	.
MHCR 253*	Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
MHCR 295*	Practicum in Therapeutic Group Work Skills	4
*Offered only during winter and spring quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
Quarter 5	.	.
MHCR 258*	Service Coordination/Case Management	4
MHCR 298*	Practicum in Service Coordination/Case Management	4
*Offered only during spring and summer quarters
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS	.	51

Community/Habilitation Assistant Certificate

Quarter 1	.	.
MHCR 284	Special Studies MH/CD/MR (Early Experience)	3
MHCR 274	Program Success Skills	2
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	5
Quarter 2	.	.
MHCR 112	Introduction to Mental Retardation	.3
MHCR 284	Special Studies MH/CD/MR (Practicum in Developmental Disabilities	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	7
Quarter 3	.	.
MHCR 135	Intervention Strategies	4
MHCR 284	Special Studies MH/CD/MR (Practicum in Intervention Strategies)	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	8
Quarter 4	.	.
MHCR 247	Teaching and Supporting Strategies	.4
MHCR 291	Practicum in Teaching and Supporting	4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	.	28