Mental Health

This 15-hour minor is designed for students who want more specialized instruction in mental health services issues. Such a minor would be appropriate for students majoring in psychology, health education, sociology, social work, or child development and family studies. This minor would also be a compatible second minor for students who have minors in gerontology, health, sociology, social welfare, family studies, women’s studies, or health care services. Also, students who are considering medicine (pre-med), a job in the medical profession, or social work as a career would find this minor beneficial.

A minimum of 6 psychology hours, to include at least 3 upper division hours must be taken at MTSU to satisfy this minor.

It is recommended that all students (psychology and non-psychology majors) pursuing this minor already have taken PSY 1410; however, 1410 will not count towards the 15 hours required for this minor.

Required Courses (6 hours)

Course No. and Title	Credit Hours
PSY 3230 – Psychological Disorders	3
PSY 4110 – Issues & Ethics in Mental Health Services	3

 Developmental/Diversity Group (3 hours: Choose 1 course)

Course No. and Title	Credit Hours
PSY 3250 – Perspectives on Black Psychology	3
PSY 4190 – Child Development	3
PSY 4210 – Adolescent Development	3
PSY 4600 – Psychosexual Adjustment	3
PSY 4610 – Adult Development & Aging	3
PSY 4620 – Psychology of Women	3

Theory & Application group (6 hours: Choose 2 courses)

Course No. and Title	Credit Hours
PSY 3240 – Abnormal Child Psychology	3
PSY 3750 – Introduction to Clinical Psychology	3
PSY 4260 – Introduction to Psychological Testing	3
PSY 4400 – Introduction to Behavior Analysis	3
PSY 4460 – Psychology of Happiness and Well-Being	3
PSY 4470 – Theories of Counseling	3
PSY 4630 – Death & Dying	3
PSY 4650 – Health Psychology	3

Recommended but not required

Course No. and Title	Credit Hours
PSY 4740, 4750, 4760 Apprenticeship: Child, Pre-Clinical, Adolescent	1-3

If you have any questions about this minor, contact Ciera Schoonover at 615-898-2584.