Graduate Certificate in Mental Health: Integrated Health Studies

Earn a Mental Health and Wellness Certificate in Integrated Health Studies at GCU

Grand Canyon University's Graduate Certificate of Completion in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Integrated Health discusses integrated health program assessment, development and implementation, and exposes students to the therapeutic relationship between patients and practitioners. Students also become familiar with research and best practices of mental health and wellness as they relate to human resiliency, recovery and functioning within an integrated health-focused environment. This certificate does not lead to certification or licensure.

What is a Mental Health Certificate in Integrated Health Studies?

Students in the graduate certificate program for integrated health studies address the following competencies:

• Determine best practices in using the integrated health model
• Analyze the integrated health system in the United States
• Analyze the latest research in integrated health
• Explain the impact of well-being in human functioning and achieving life satisfaction

The graduate certificate with an emphasis in integrated health studies program exposes students to theory, knowledge and strategies utilized within the field of integrated healthcare practices. Whereas the Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness provides an in-depth study of the integration of mental health concepts into various environments. The graduate certificate is advantageous for students who want to advance their education and knowledge in the area of integrated health with 16 credits.

Requirements: Mental Health Certificate – Integrated Health Studies
Students in this mental health and wellness graduate certificate program are required to complete the following courses:

Documentation, Research and Information Literacy in Mental Health and Wellness:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of mental health and wellness practice in a community healthcare setting. The importance of documentation, including the maintenance, accuracy and integrity of healthcare records, as well as the ethics and policies concerning documentation is covered. The basics of research in the mental health and wellness field such as data collection, interpretation and the ethical implications of research are covered. Information literacy is also covered to provide a basic framework of common terminology and communication in the integration of mental health and medicine.

Families in Contemporary Society:
This course examines what factors affect family structures and functions in today’s society and culture. Among these factors are the infiltration of technology into the family structure as well as shaping of nontraditional family units and shifting moral guidelines. The introduction of modern governmental guidelines and ethical challenges are also touched upon during the class.

Community Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation:
This course examines the design of effective community-based and other prevention programs. The strategies for implementing prevention programs and how to conduct effective evaluation of prevention programs is reviewed. The differences and interplay between intervention and prevention is covered, as well as the funding and administration of prevention programs.

Health and Wellness:
This course examines a variety of factors related to wellness and includes a focus on substance use and abuse, nutrition, weight control, diet, exercise and safety. An exploration of lifestyles factors related to promoting health and wellness across the lifespan will be assessed as well as effective coaching for health and wellness.

Why Earn a Mental Health Wellness Graduate Certificate in Integrated Health Studies?

This graduate certificate program prepares students to work the field of integrated healthcare practices. Students can use their knowledge to assist with positions that promote, advocate and assist for patient accessibility within integrated health services.