Program Overview
Mental Health Practitioner
Program Overview
This 30-credit certificate is designed to provide a strong foundation of knowledge and skills for the student interested in becoming a highly qualified mental health practitioner who is prepared to work in a variety of settings.
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reasons to Attend Minnesota North
Easily further your education
Students interested in continuing their education after completion of this certificate may take an additional 30 credits (1-year, full time) to complete the Applied Psychology/Human Services AS degree.
In-demand career.
This 1-year certificate program was developed with industry partners in response to the high demand for mental health practitioners.
Thorough career prep.
Understand and apply psychological and human service principles and basic helping skills. Comprehend personal, social, and organizational issues in a landscape that includes increasingly diverse situations.
Learn from industry professionals.
This program is taught by faculty with over 100 years of experience in the Psychology field.
Hands-on learning.
Courses are offered in-person and provides direct interaction with instructors and application of learning in both the classroom and clinical settings.
