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Mental Health Practices in Schools: Online Master's or Educational Specialist Degree
Master of education or educational specialist degree with a focus in mental health practices in schools (M Ed, EdSp)
The first online program of its kind nationally, this degree program emphasizes the prevention of mental health problems--within schools, families and communities--and the promotion of positive mental well-being for all children and adolescents.
Courses are designed to offer practical applications of psychological concepts and are taught by experts in the field. The program identifies and deals with issues that threaten the mental health of children and adolescents. Topics include, but are not limited to,
- School dropout
- Delinquency
- Substance use and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Stress
- Fear and anxiety
- Physical and sexual abuse.
Courses in the program provide a solid base to increase awareness, knowledge and skills in areas such as:
- Managing disruptive behaviors
- Collaborating with families
- Communicating with parents, children and school personnel
- Diversity issues in schools
- Building resiliency and optimism in children and adolescents
- Crisis management
- Wellness management for school personnel
This 33-hour master's program (30 hours for Educational Specialist) is designed for educators and other professionals who work with children and adolescents in schools, including elementary and secondary teachers, special education professionals, school counselors, school nurses, school and mental health administrators, at-risk coordinators and resource officers, safety coordinators, substance abuse coordinators, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, itinerant and migrant educators, and other school personnel.