Degree
Minor in Mental Health RehabilitationLearn More
Minor Description
The Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician (MHRT/C) Certification 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 SWAGÊÓƵ Psychology Department has been approved by the state to offer a program of study, through the MHRT/C 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: For more information, contact the Department of Psychology Chair Patricia Long at plong3@une.edu.
Curricular Requirements
A student with GPA of at least 2.25 and a major at SWAGÊÓƵ may minor in MHRT/C with the approval of the Psychology Department Chair. Declarations must occur prior to the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Major programs of study with significant course overlap with MHRT/C minor requirements may be disallowed by the chair. Students declaring a minor in MHRT/C will not be allowed to double-dip credits across the minor and either major or core requirements (unless no other options are provided by the major, minor, or core requirements). A minimum of 21 hours of approved course credit with a minimum grade of "C-" in each is required for the minor in MHRT/C as follows (Students completing the 7 courses identified below are eligible for the MHRT/C 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 318- Community Psychology OR | 3 |
| PSY 300- Psychology Internship I | |
| SOC 240- Race, Class and Gender | 3 |
| PSY 410- Theories of Clinical/Counseling Psychology OR | 3 |
| PSY 295- Listening and Communication Skills | |
| Total Credits | 21 |
Honors Program
We offer qualified students the option of participating in our and graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member.
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 SWAGÊÓƵ 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.
Admissions
Financial Information
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.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the SWAGÊÓƵ for the 2016-2017 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication April 29, 2016.
The SWAGÊÓƵ reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.