Mental Health Foundations Microcredential

The mental health foundations microcredential program provides students with awareness of mental health conditions, referral strategies, and basic communication/support skills for those in crisis. The goal of the program is to provide other health care and social science/education professionals with foundational understanding of different mental health needs and how best to support clients/patients in seeking additional care as appropriate.

Mission Statement

The mission of the mental health microcredential is to provide awareness of mental health conditions, referral strategies and basic communication skills for professionals who work with patients and clients in healthcare or social science fields.

Admission Requirements - Mental Health Foundations Microcredential

UWS admits students into the mental health foundations microcredential who meet the following requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA

Mental Health Foundations Microcredential

Students who declare their intent to earn the mental health foundations microcredential and successfully pass all three microcredential courses will be awarded the microcredential.

Program Learning Outcomes - Mental Health Foundations Microcredential

Upon completion of the program, students in the mental health foundations microcredential will be able to:

1. Evaluate classifications of mental health disorders and their related symptoms commonly demonstrated by those they serve in healthcare, education, and/or social sciences fields.
2. Differentiate between types of mental health providers and services, creating a plan to ensure an effective referral process.
3. Apply trauma-informed communication strategies to ensure positive, calm, empathetic, collaborative, and culturally sensitive mental health discussions with those they serve.