CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
The purpose of the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate, offered jointly
through Family & Consumer Studies and Psychology, is to promote the health and development
of all young children. By training the next generation of students in culturally sensitive
and relationship-focused manner, students will become expert consultants in the field
of infant & early childhood mental health. The Certificate complements many existing
fields of study and students may apply to complete the certificate with any major.
Application Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- Application Submission
Fall applications due October 1; acceptance notification by November 1.
Spring applications due March 1: acceptance notification by April 1. - Pass Background Check
Certificate Core Course
3 Credits
- FCS/PSY 3300 Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (3)
Certificate Elective Courses
15 Credits
Foundation in Infant & Early
Childhood Mental Health
(Choose 2)
- ANTH 3450: The Biology of Human Growth and
Development (3) - FCS 2600: Introduction to Early Childhood
Education (3) - FCS 2610: Understanding Children’s Behavior (3)
- FCS 3215: Beginnings: Development Infancy & Childhood (3) OR PSY 3215 Development in Infancy (3)
- PSY 3260: Social Development (3)
- PSY 3290: Biology of Stress and Development( 3)
- PSY 5260: Social Development Across Lifespan (3)
- SW 3400: Impacts of Child Abuse
Children & Relationships
Across Cultures
(Choose 2)
- ANTH 5433: Maternal and Child Health (3)
- FCS 2180: Family, School, and Community (3)
- FCS 3370: Parenting Across Cultures (3)
- FCS 3270: Parenting (3)
- FCS 5250: Theories of Human Development (3)
- FCS 5940: Attachment Theory the Lifespan (3)
- PSY 2300: Adult Clinical Psychology (3)
- SW 3110: SW Practice I: Individuals and
Families (3) - EDPS 5070: Positive Methods for Changing Children’s Behavior (3)
Infant & Early Childhood
Observation
(Choose 1)
- FCS 2216: Interacting with Infants and
Toddlers (3) - FCS 2620: Child Development Practicum (3)
- FCS 5170: Creativity in Young Children (3)
- FCS 5305: Therapeutic Play in Health Care Setting (3)
Certificate Capstone *
3 Credits
* Please note: The capstone course is ONLY offered Spring Semester
- FCS/PSY 4920 Capstone in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (3)
For information regarding application requirements, courses alternatives, and/or capstone, contact an Advisor for the Infant Mental Health Certificate: imh@csbs.utah.edu