Gain foundational knowledge of human behavior, mental health, ethics, and current research in the field.
The online certificate in clinical mental health care at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help prepare you for mental health service jobs that do not require licensure or credentialing. It supports work in direct and indirect client care activities performed under the supervision of a licensed professional (e.g., psychologist, medical doctor, social worker, or rehabilitation therapist) across multiple clinical settings (e.g., hospitals, behavioral health agencies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations). The curriculum provides foundational theoretical and practical coverage of human behavior, mental health, ethics, and current research in the field.
Please note: This certificate is not a licensing credential. It in no way impacts professional state licensure.
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Total Credits Required: 18
(3 Credits, PSYC 100)
(3 Credits, PSYC 251)
(3 Credits, PSYC 301)
(3 Credits, PSYC 335)
(3 Credits, PSYC 353)
(3 Credits, PSYC 436)
Apply Credit to a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to major course requirements for the bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Total Credits Required: 18
(3 Credits, PSYC 100)
(3 Credits, PSYC 251)
(3 Credits, PSYC 301)
(3 Credits, PSYC 335)
(3 Credits, PSYC 353)
(3 Credits, PSYC 436)
Apply Credit to a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to major course requirements for the bachelor’s degree in psychology.
In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all undergraduate certificates.
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Learn Best Practices
Study the basic principles, research concepts, and problems in psychological science.
Gain Knowledge
Gain foundational knowledge of human behavior, mental health, ethics, and current research.
Examine Mental Disorders
Examine mental disorders across the lifespan and evaluate emerging issues in abnormal psychology.
Study Clinical Work
Learn about diagnostic and therapeutic strategies employed by clinical psychologists.
Apply Research
Apply research methodologies to communicate effectively about the domains of psychology.
Advance Your Skills
Study the anatomical structures and physiological processes that determine behavior.
Prepare for a Rewarding Career Path
Earn your bachelor’s degree in psychology and take the first step in unlocking future career opportunities, not only in healthcare, but business, education and more. If you are ready to advance your career, now is the perfect time to pursue your psychology degree at UMGC.
An online undergraduate certificate in clinical mental health care is a certificate program you can complete quickly to develop and demonstrate foundational knowldge of human behavior, mental health, ethics, and current research in the field of mental health. At University of Maryland Global Campus, the certificate is an 18-credit program that can help prepare you for mental health service jobs that do not require licensure or credentialing such as supporting psychologists, medical doctors, social workers, and rehabilitation specialists. Please note that this certificate program is not a licensing credential and does not impact professional licensure in any way. Credits from this program can later be applied toward a bachelor's degree.
Undergraduate certificates are credentials you can earn quickly to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a particular area. The undergraduate certificate in clinical mental health care is an 18-credit program you can complete in a year or less, depending on how many courses you take at a time and whether you have any applicable transfer credits.
The online undergraduate certificate in clinical mental health care has competitively priced tuition rates, which are posted at the top of this page. Maryland residents pay the low in-state rate, and military servicemembers and their spouses and dependent children pay the reduced military tuition rate. All students can benefit from our interest-free monthly payment plan, and our no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks also help make our programs more affordable.
Students don't need any specific background to enroll in and complete an online undergraduate certificate in clinical mental health care at UMGC. Our undergraduate admission requirements are the only requirements for admission to this program.
No. Students who want to earn this certificate do not need to have any prior college credits or work experience.
