Gain foundational knowledge of human behavior, mental health, ethics, and current research in the field.
The certificate in clinical mental health care at University of Maryland Global Campus is designed to help prepare you for mental health service jobs that do not require licensure or credentialing. It supports work in direct and indirect client care activities performed under the supervision of a licensed professional (e.g., psychologist, medical doctor, social worker, or rehabilitation therapist) across multiple clinical settings (e.g., hospitals, behavioral health agencies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations). The curriculum provides foundational theoretical and practical coverage of human behavior, mental health, ethics, and current research in the field.
Please note: The Clinical Mental Health Care certificate is not a licensing credential and is not designed to help prepare you for any industry or state-regulated professional licensure.
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Six Required Courses:
The courses should be taken in the order listed to ensure that all prerequisite requirements are fulfilled prior to enrollment in subsequent courses.
(3 Credits, PSYC 100)
(3 Credits, PSYC 251)
(3 Credits, PSYC 301)
(3 Credits, PSYC 335)
(3 Credits, PSYC 353)
(3 Credits, PSYC 436)
Note: This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
Apply Credit to a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to major course requirements for the bachelor’s degree in psychology.
Six Required Courses:
The courses should be taken in the order listed to ensure that all prerequisite requirements are fulfilled prior to enrollment in subsequent courses.
(3 Credits, PSYC 100)
(3 Credits, PSYC 251)
(3 Credits, PSYC 301)
(3 Credits, PSYC 335)
(3 Credits, PSYC 353)
(3 Credits, PSYC 436)
Note: This information is for students who enroll in the 2025-2026 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
Apply Credit to a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
If you complete this certificate program, you may be able to apply the certificate’s required coursework to major course requirements for the bachelor’s degree in psychology.
