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Human Services, A.A.S. Mental Health Option (682)


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This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake College.

Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Mission: The Chesapeake College Human Services Degree—Mental Health Option provides comprehensive training in mental health counseling for paraprofessionals new to or already employed in the human services field.

Program Description: The Human Services Degree—Mental Health Option is designed to provide training for paraprofessionals already employed in the field. The program will provide sufficient educational training to individuals who seek employment  or who are upgrading their skills in the area of mental health. Human Services courses comprise the major part of the program. Students will also take courses in related subjects and general education. Students should consult with the College’s Admissions Office or an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.

Program Goals: The Human Services Degree—Mental Health Option program will:

  • Facilitate proficiency in content knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.
  • Prepare students for entry-level mental health employment in a human service agency or for transfer to a Bachelor of Social Work program at a four-year institution.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate the ethical standard and legal aspects of counseling.
  • Differentiate, characterize, and articulate best practices of individual, family, and group therapy models.
  • Examine the present state of knowledge in psychopathology and abnormal behavior as it relates to counseling, guidance, and psychotherapy.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate counseling needs of mental health patients using diagnostic tools and basic counseling skills.
  • Explain the personal, educational, theoretical and systemic qualities associated with effective counseling.


Contact Person: Dr. Herbert Ziegler

Students interested in Salisbury University’s Bachelor of Social Work program offered through the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center should follow the Liberal Arts & Sciences (200) program and work with an advisor in selecting appropriate courses.  For more information, please contact the Chesapeake College Transfer Advisor.

Program Requirements:


[Courses Appear in Recommended Sequence.]

Minimum Required Credits: 61


Note(s):


♦ Must be taken within the first 12 hours unless exempted by meeting established standards.

+ Prerequisite or corequisite. See course description for details.

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