Spanish for Mental Health Professions (Microcredential)
Psychology Department
Buckham Hall A238
(716) 878-6215
psychology.buffalostate.edu/
This microcredential is a 3-course (9 credit hour) sequence that pairs Spanish literacy with cross-cultural and abnormal psychology for those focused on working in Mental Health fields. The emphasis is on delivering focused training in the linguistic and cultural nuances needed to provide tailored mental health services within Spanish speaking communities.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 credit hours) | ||
| PSY 381 | PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTURE 1 | 3 |
| SPA 398 | SPANISH FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 2 | 3 |
| Additional Course (3 credit hours) | ||
| PSY 392 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 | 3 |
| or PSY 393 | ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
- 1
Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology.
- 2
Prerequisite: SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II, or SPA 204 Professional Spanish II, or an approved equivalent. In addition, equivalency may also be granted based on a demonstration of appropriate equivalent proficiency.
- 3
Prerequisite: PSY 101 with a Grade of C or higher and 3 additional hours of psychology