PS 5000 - Orientation Seminar (HU S)

This seminar is designed to orient new students to the field of mental health and human services and the requirements and expectations of licensed mental health practitioners in New Hampshire and New England. Students will also spend time designing their course of study at New England College with the guidance of the Program Director. Students will gain a working understanding of the history of the Mental Health Counseling field and understand the professional specificities re: competencies, scope of service and become familiar with professional guilds, certification and licensure processes. (4 credits)