School-Based Mental Health Minor

Mission Statement and Standards

For the Nevada State University, School of Education Mission Statement and Standards, click here.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the School Based Mental Health Minor will be able to:

  1. Differentiate the unique roles of school-based mental health professionals. (INTASC 8, 9, & 10; NASP 10)
  2. Link family, school, and community collaboration practices to student success. (INTASC 5 & 7; NASP 2 & 7)
  3. Recognize effective academic, social-emotional, and behavioral health services and interventions. (INTASC 1, 2, 5,6, 7, & 8; NASP 1, 3, 4, & 9)
  4. Analyze case studies and explain how the different school-based mental health providers support student outcomes. (INTASC 9; NASP 3, 4, & 10)

Minor Requirements

Required Courses (15 credits)

EDU 203Introduction to Special Education

3.00

EDU 221Introduction to School-Based Mental Health

3.00

EDU 345School-Based Mental Health Field Experience

3.00

EDSP 452Assessment for Special Education Teachers

3.00

EDSP 464Intensification of Instruction Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

3.00

Select one course from the following (3 credits):

COU 300Introduction to Human Services and Counseling

3.00

EDSP 432Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities

3.00

EDU 220 (Principles of Educational Psychology) or PSY 307 (Principles of Educational Psychology)

3.00