Minor in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
24.0 quarter credits
The minor in psychiatric rehabilitation is designed to provide students with an understanding of clinical competencies in implementing evidence-based rehabilitation services to people with serious mental illness. This minor appeals to students in a wide range of Drexel majors, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Sociology, Pathways to Health Professions, Education, General Humanities and Social Science, Nutrition and Foods, as well as other fields of study.
Academic Requirements
The minor requires completion of 24 credits, comprised of 15 credits in five required courses and 9 credits in three courses selected from a list of twelve electives. Students may elect to begin coursework in this minor at any point in their undergraduate education. It is strongly suggested that students pursuing this minor consult with faculty in the Behavioral Health Counseling program for advice in selecting electives that will best meet their goals in this minor.
| Required Courses | ||
| BACS 220 | Counseling Theory and Practice | 3.0 |
| BACS 236 | Psychiatric Rehabilitation Principles and Practices | 3.0 |
| BACS 320 | Crisis and Brief Intervention | 3.0 |
| BACS 325 | Psychopharmacology for Counselors | 3.0 |
| BACS 420 | Psychiatric Rehabilitation Competencies | 3.0 |
| Select three of the following: | 9.0 | |
| Foundation of Behavioral Health Care | ||
| Genetics and Mental Health | ||
| Introduction to Addictive Disorders | ||
| Multicultural Counseling | ||
| Group Counseling I | ||
| Cognitive and Behavioral Counseling I | ||
| Assessment and Treatment Planning | ||
| Cognitive and Behavioral Counseling II | ||
| Family-Focused Interventions | ||
| Forensic Behavior Health Service | ||
| Group Counseling II | ||
| Co-Occurring Disorders | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
