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KEC Course Title: MENTAL HEALTH CAREERS EXPLORATION 2 (19998A003)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: NA

Dual Credit Course Info: NA
● NA

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 3
● 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 Seniors who have already completed the Mental Health Careers Exploration 1 coursework
and are interested in pursuing further career exploration within the mental health field. In this course, students
will expand on the subject matters covered in the Mental Health Careers Exploration 1 course, which includes
topics such as: empathy, ethical practices, theories, disorders, interventions, assessment tools, advocacy, and
non-profit organizations. Additionally, there will be a focus on providing students with hands-on experience, as
they will spend a portion of the course developing crucial skills in a mental health setting within our community
that most interests them. This may include things such as job shadowing and volunteering in a variety of
capacities. If you are interested in an immersive learning experience within the mental health field, this course
may be a great fit for you.

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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