Requirements
MENTAL HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
Requirements
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CUNY CORE |
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REQUIRED CORE: (4 Courses, 12 Credits) |
12 |
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When Required Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major |
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ENG 1200 Composition I |
3 |
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ENG 2400 Composition II |
3 |
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± Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
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± Life and Physical Sciences |
3 |
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FLEXIBLE CORE: (6 Courses, 18 Credits) |
18 |
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When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group |
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A. World Cultures and Global Issues |
3 |
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B. U.S. Experience In Its Diversity |
3 |
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C. Creative Expression |
3 |
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D. Individual & Society |
3 |
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PSY3200 – Human Growth and Development or |
3 |
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PSY3600 – Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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E. Scientific World |
3 |
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PSY 1100 – General Psychology |
3 |
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Plus another course selected from any Group A – E (MH recommends D. SOC31 – Introduction to Sociology) |
3 |
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: (10 Courses, 30 Credits) |
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MH 1100 – Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
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MH 3000 – Human Services Organizations |
3 |
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MH 3500 – Introduction to Gerontology |
3 |
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MH3100 – Principals of Interviewing and Group Leadership OR MH 3700 – Introduction to Domestic Violence* |
3 |
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MH 3400 – Mental Health Practices with Vulnerable Populations |
3 |
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MH 9801 – Supervised Instructional Experience in Mental Health I |
3 |
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MH 9802 – Supervised Instructional Experience in Mental Health II |
3 |
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PSY 1100 – General Psychology |
3 |
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PSY 3200 – Human Growth and Development |
3 |
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PSY 3600 – Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
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ELECTIVES: 0 - 6 credits sufficient to total 60 credits for the degree. If additional elective credits are available, consultation with an advisor is highly recommended. SOC 3100 - Introduction to Sociology is recommended if not taken to fulfill Pathways Flexible Core: Individual and Society (Group D) |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 60 |
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*NOTE: Students who complete MH 3700 will be enrolled at internships (MH9801 AND MH 9802) that focus on Domestic Violence |
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Civic Engagement Requirement: KCC requires students to take 2 civic engagement courses. In Mental Health and Human Services, MH1100 and MH3000 meet the civic engagement requirement.
Writing Intensive Requirement: KCC requires students to take 1 writing intensive course. In Mental Health and Human
Services, we have one writing intensive course instructor, Professor Billies. (That
means, if you take Professor Billies courses you will meet your writing intensive
requirement. This does not include the field internship.)
Your particular degree requirements correspond to the College Catalog for the semester/year
your entered Kingsborough or last changed your major. If you need a catalog earlier
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