Mental Health (MEN) at Virginia Highlands Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- MEN 100 - Introduction to Mental Health
- Surveys history of mental health from ancient to contemporary times, with special emphasis on impact of the Psychoanalytic, Humanistic, and Behavioral movements in the treatment of mental illness. Includes examination of structure and functions of human service delivery systems, knowledge and skills of mental health workers, and current ethical and legal issues.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MEN 102 - Mental Health Skill Training II
- Develops skills necessary to function as a mental health worker, with emphasis on guided practice in counseling skills as well as improved self-awareness. Includes training in problem-solving, goal-setting, and implementation of appropriate strategies and evaluation techniques relating to interaction involving a variety of client needs. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MEN 121 - Intellectual Disabilities I
- Explores current problems and social, cultural and legal issues involved in therapeutic interventions for understanding and programs relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Part I of II.(3 Cr.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MEN 225 - Counseling Therapy
- Studies various models of counseling theories and appropriate application of counseling techniques in the helping profession.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - MEN 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits