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Supporting Mental Health & Social Emotional Development CUGS

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Program Overview

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The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Supporting Mental Health and Social Emotional Development in Educational and Professional Settings supports the development of content knowledge for students pursuing any initial teaching/ educator certification program, other professionally related fields, and community stakeholders. This CUGS will fill the gap and knowledge for currently enrolled students in educator prep programs, and for those currently working in schools and agencies, while remaining current with educational and professional trends.

Students will learn knowledge and practices that closely examine how mental health and other diagnoses affect the academic and social development of all individuals. This CUGS aims to educate, provide awareness, and give specific academic and social emotional strategies that educators, families, and community professionals can implement to assist in helping all individuals succeed.

Curriculum
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The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Supporting Mental Health and Social Emotional Development in Educational and Professional Settings is a part-time program offered in an accelerated online format. It requires the completion of 12 undergraduate semester hours (4 courses).

  • 4 Courses / 12 Semester Hours
  • Foundation Courses: No
  • Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Course Number Title S.H. (Credits)
Required Courses: 12 S.H.
COUN 26450 Mental Health Awareness and Emotional Crisis Management in Educational and Professional Settings 3
COUN 26451 Trauma Informed Practices to Promote Social Emotional Development in Educational and Professional Settings 3
COUN 26452 Neurodiverse Learning and Social Emotional Development in Educational and Professional Settings 3
COUN 26453 Promoting Self-Care and Wellness in Educational and Professional Settings 3

Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

Admission Requirements
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The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

  • Completed Application Form
  • $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Current professional resume
  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives
    • Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
  • Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
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Rowan University hosts a series of on campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us. From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.
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