EDUC 649 - Behavioral & Mental Hlth Literacy

3 Credits

This course will address the most common types of Mental Illness that PreK-12 students may experience, including internalizing and externalizing conditions. Students will be able to explain the processes and general relationship between diagnosis via the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM-V) and the classification system under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and identify and describe the roles of other relevant child-serving systems within communities that can be supportive to addressing matters associated with social, emotional, and behavioral wellness of PK-12 students (e.g., children’s mental health and juvenile justice). Thorough discussions of research and theory and the relevance as an educator of understanding of Trauma and Mental Illness, and the requirements for schools (e.g., Student Assistance Program and Act 71) to support a youth who appears in emotional distress will be applied to case studies and field work. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the teacher in relation to all topics discussed. Four hours of field work required (required clearances).

Prerequisite: Instructional I or II teacher certification.
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade