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KEC Course Title: MENTAL HEALTH CAREERS EXPLORATION 1 (19301A001)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 3

Dual Credit Course Info: Introduction to Mental Health
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 1 2
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency NA
Required:

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / NA
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees:
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
those that may be charged by your sending school. Uniform: NA

Miscellaneous: NA

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors and is designed to help students explore many different career paths in
the field of mental health. Students will learn an overview of the mental health field, which includes topics such
as: empathy, ethical practices, theories, disorders, interventions, assessment tools, advocacy, and non-profit
organizations. Students will also learn about growing careers within the mental health field, such as: counseling,
psychology, and psychiatry, including mental health jobs within a variety of settings such as clinical, medical, law
enforcement, education, and more. Students will find that careers devoted to mental health usually offer personal
fulfillment. Students will also discover that mental health professionals make a meaningful difference in people’s
lives on a daily basis. Field trips, guest speakers, and career counseling will help students decide if they are drawn
to a career that supports the mental health of our population.

Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)

⬚ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ⬚ Dual Credit ⬚ State Licensure
✅ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ⬚ Team Based Challenges

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