Degree
Minor in Mental Health RehabilitationMinor Description
The Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Certification (MHRT/C) is one of the most needed certifications in the state of Maine. It is required for persons working in positions funded by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services as well as other human service organizations. The University of New England Psychology Department has been approved by the state to offer a program of study, through the MHR minor, that provides full certification upon graduation. Upon graduation, students need only to send an official copy of their transcript and the completed paperwork to the Muskie School Center for Learning, and no additional payment is required. The paperwork to be completed can be downloaded at: http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/cfl/forms.html. For more information, email the MHR minor Coordinator Linda Morrison at lmorrison@une.edu.
Curricular Requirements
A student with GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at UNE may minor in MHR with the approval of the Coordinator of the minor or the academic director. Declarations must occur prior to the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Major programs of study with significant course overlap with MHR minor requirements may be disallowed by the chair. Students declaring a minor in MHR will not be allowed to double-dip credits across the minor and either major or core requirements for PSY 236, 375 or 410 (e.g., PSY majors completing PSY 410 should complete a separate course to fulfill their major elective requirement so 410 will count only towards the MHR minor). A minimum of 21 hours of approved course credit with a minimum grade of "C-" in each is required for the minor in MHR as follows (Students completing the 7 courses identified below are eligible for the MHRTC certificate from the state of Maine):
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 205 - Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 250 - Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSY 236 - Mental Health and Society | 3 |
| PSY 375 - Trauma and Health | 3 |
| SOC 240 - Race, Class, and Gender | 3 |
| PSY 410 - Theories of Clinical/Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 21 |
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five years. Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions also.
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.
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This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2022–2023 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of the date of publication May 2, 2022.
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