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Mental Health Graduate Certificate

This certificate program is only available to current Miami graduate degree-seeking students. Miamians apply via our Graduate Certificate Form. Applicants will upload a copy of their undergraduate transcript.

Graduate Certificate Form

Theory and Practice of Psychological Support

Mental health is an integral component of our overall performance and well-being. This certificate program will provide information on the theory and practice of supporting mental health and wellness through helping skills such as assessment, counseling microskills, behavioral interventions, and other supportive and culturally responsive strategies. 

The certificate does not lead to a license or certification. It is ideal for students with prior undergraduate or graduate coursework in psychology or related fields, including School Psychology, Sport Leadership, Social Work and Student Affairs.

Curriculum and Courses

This 4-course, 12-credit hour program is offered on the Oxford campus to current Miami University degree-seeking graduate students. Coursework may include online electives. Note (below) that certain elective courses may be restricted to particular degree seekers. Certificate students are encouraged to contact Amity Noltemeyer, PhD in the Department of Educational Psychology to discuss their specific plan of study.

Program Requirements

Required Courses:

Two required courses (6 hours total)

  • EDP 672  Helping Skills in Mental Health Intervention
  • EDP 671  Counseling Theories

Pick two additional courses from this list (6 hours total)

  • EDP 654  Counseling Practicum (School Psychology restriction)
  • EDP 596  Behavioral Interventions: Theory, Principles, and Techniques
  • EDP 662  Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment
  • FSW 688  Clinical interventions (Social Work restriction)
  • FSW 668  Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (with instructor permission)
  • SLM 633  Psychological Interventions in Sport
  • FSW 591  Intro to Chemical Dependency (with instructor permission)

Contact Us

For questions about admission, contact Amity Noltemeyer, Ph.D. in the Department of Educational Psychology.