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Offices and day classes closed Friday for In-Service. Mental Health / Addiction Studies / Developmental Disabilities
This six-quarter program exposes students to innovative educational approaches. These include videotaping simulated situations, role-playing and discussion in small group seminars. Such approaches are used to help students develop the knowledge, therapeutic skills and necessary attitudes to succeed in this profession. The program stresses the characteristics graduates need to be effective helpers. During their second year students specialize in one of the following educational tracks: Mental Health, Addiction Studies, or Developmental Disabilities.
Important Dates & Announcements
Students currently enrolled in MHAD courses need to regularly check the MHAD Student Community on Blackboard for important information, dates, changes and updates
License/Certification
Students completing MHAD 114: Introduction to Addiction Studies meets the 40 hour education requirement for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant with the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
Graduates who have earned an Associate of Applied Science in MH/AD/DD are eligible to apply for a Certificate of Registration as a Social Worker Assistant with the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board. Graduates also meet the degree requirement for the License Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
Internships Available
Four quarters or 560 hours of hands on/supervised practicum/internships include 560 hours of hands-on experience under the direct supervision of professionals in local agencies is a key component of this degree.
Information Sessions
There are two program information sessions held each quarter; one during the day and one in the evening.
Information session dates will be posted here.
