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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

Core Course- 3 Credits

  • 3.0 GPA
  • Application
  • Pass Background Check
  • FCS/PSY 3300 Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (3)

 

 

Course Requirements

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)

 

Capstone *

3 Credits

* Please note:  The capstone course is only offered Spring Semester

  • FCS/PSY 4920 Capstone in Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (3)


Application

For information regarding application requirements, courses alternatives, and/or capstone, contact an Advisor for the Infant Mental Health Certificate: imh@csbs.utah.edu 

Last Updated: 1/10/24