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Program Overview

This College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Mental Health - Neuroscience and Aging is designed to prepare students to meet community needs and industry demands in the field of mental health services with a diverse aging population. It will contribute to the enhancement and improvement in the delivery of mental health services for the diverse older population in the Miami-Dade County.

    Quick Program Highlights

  • Accelerated Track

    Complete your CCC in one year

  • Stack Credentials and Earn Additional Degrees

    Get College Credit Certificates as part of this program

  • Valuable Work Skills for Today's Workplace

    Skills taught in this program are in high demand

  • Community and Corporate Partnerships

    Get valuable experience in practicum with our community partner

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Program Details

This certificate is intended as a training for workforce readiness entry position and/or to upskill in working with older population and/or preparation for students considering in pursuing a graduate degree in the field of behavioral and cognitive neuroscience and/or gerontology. The specialized courses with emphasis in neuroscience and aging align with current trends in the field of mental health and get students ready to be effective in meeting industry demands.

Areas of Study:
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Psychology of Adulthood & Aging
  • Psychology of Work (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Mental Health - Aging Practicum

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