Develop behavioral health expertise
Study the epidemiology of mental and substance use disorders, prevention and treatment strategies, integrative care models, and policy and advocacy efforts.This certificate, offered at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, will help you to understand the challenges of preventing and treating mental health and substance use conditions to promote mental well-being at a population level. You'll be introduced to innovative, population-minded approaches to behavioral health issues and be trained in epidemiology, health policy, social and behavioral health, and more. This certificate is ideal for public health practitioners interested in building their expertise in behavioral health issues and for members of the behavioral health workforce looking for a population-based perspective.
Develop behavioral health expertise
Study the epidemiology of mental and substance use disorders, prevention and treatment strategies, integrative care models, and policy and advocacy efforts.Combat stigma and misinformation
Address issues unique to the field of behavioral and mental health such as misinformation and stigma, lack of workforce training, and a failure to invest in mental health.Gain a population level perspective
Promote mental health at a population level to improve the wellbeing of individuals and entire communities.Course requirement | Course ID | Credits |
Mental Health | PMHW 6601 | 3 |
Population Mental Health Systems, Policy, & Advocacy | PMHW 6620 | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Factors & Health | CBHS 6610 PBHC 5500 CHBH 5090 | 3 |
Epidemiology | EPID 6630 PBHC 5700 CHBH 6200 | 3 |
Electives* | *See the Elective List below for a full list of approved electives. | 3 |
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Course name | Course ID | Credits |
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CU Anschutz | ||
Content-Focused Electives | ||
Intimate Partner Violence: Epidemiology, Theory & Prevention | CBHS 6616 | 1 |
Maternal & Child Health | CBHS 6621 | 3 |
Health & Human Rights | CBHS 6629 | 3 |
Adolescent Health | CBHS 6634 | 1 |
Introduction to Public Health Emergency Preparedness | EHOH 6622 | 3 |
Injury & Violence Epidemiology & Prevention | EPID 6637 | 2 |
Methods-Focused Electives | ||
Applied Biostatistics II | BIOS 6602 | 3 |
Design & Conduct of Clinical Research | BIOS 6648 | 3 |
Methods in Research & Evaluation | CBHS 6612 | 3 |
Program Planning & Implementation | CBHS 6613 | 3 |
Health Equity | HSMP 6602 | 3 |
Colorado State University | ||
Content-Focused Electives | ||
Global Mental Health: Theory & Method | ANTP 5450 | 3 |
Adolescent Development | HDFS 6120 | 3 |
Advanced Psychology: Health Psychology | PSCY 6000 | 3 |
Methods-Focused Electives | ||
Program Design & Implementation | HDFS 6080 | 3 |
Prevention Program Evaluation | HDFS 6090 | 3 |
University of Northern Colorado | ||
Methods-Focused Electives | ||
Program Planning & Evaluation | CHBH 6100 | 3 |
Methods in Public Health Research & Evaluation | CHBH 6150 | 3 |
By pursuing the Certificate in Population Mental Health & Wellbeing you will learn to:
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