Certificate in Infant Mental Health (Low Residency)
Infant Mental Health (IMH) is an interdisciplinary field dedicated to promoting the social and emotional well-being of all infants and families within the context of secure and nurturing relationships. IMH services support the growth of healthy attachment relationships in early infancy, thereby reducing the risk of developmental psychopathology and enhancing enduring strengths.* In addition, IMH services identify and provide services to high risk infants and their caregivers.
Chatham University’s new IMH certificate program focuses on relationship-based training in order to promote optimal development of infants and families. The coursework includes academic and applied training based on the most current research to prepare students for work with infants and their families. Training will emphasize service learning and experiential opportunities.
The certificate program is open to degree-seeking students as well as to individuals in the Infant Mental Health field who desire to take courses to satisfy continuing education requirements.
*Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health, 2002
Low Residency Graduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health (Non Credit)
Students may choose to enroll in these courses at a rate of $980 per course on a not-for credit or certificate basis. Enrollment in the program on a credit basis will cost standard university graduate rate per credit.
Course Structure
IMH Low Residency Certificate program is a three semester flexible cohort Model that includes 5 courses taught in an electronic classroom environment. In conjunction with their course work students will participate in one full weekend residency to complete the program.
Semester 1 |
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| PSY506 | Essentials of Infant Mental Health | 3 credits |
| PSY509 | Infant Development | 3 credits |
Semester 2 |
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| PSY510 | Infant Assessment | 3 credits |
| PSY512 | Practices and Principles of Infant Mental Health Intervention | 3 credits |
Semester 3 |
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| PSY514 | Infant Attachment and Family Interactions | 3 credits |
| PSY518 | Family Interactions | 3 credits |
Participants in Chatham University’s Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) program may concentrate in IMH and participate in special field placements opportunities upon completion of IMH coursework. Practicum and Internship I and II training opportunities will include evidence-based treatment and specialized supervision working with infants and their families. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of children at risk for developmental problems including attachment difficulties, failure to thrive, pervasive developmental disorders, and multiple-etiology behavior problems. Students interested in enrolling in the IMH program as a focus within their MSCP degree should contact Robert Gallen, Ph. D. at rgallen@chatham.edu or 412-365-1110.
Admission to the IMH Certificate ProgramIndividuals in a health- or child care-related disciplines, including but not limited to counseling, education, psychology, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, child welfare managers, juvenile court judges, foster/adoption agencies, drug treatment staff who work with pregnant/new mothers, correction officers with pregnant inmates, crisis pregnancy staff, those who work with teen mothers and high risk families, and any other related disciplines, may enroll in the IMH Certificate program without being admitted to Chatham University as a graduate student. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Certificate Admissions Requirements:
- Proficiency in written and oral communication and computer usage including word processing and the Internet.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Online application without fee at www.chatham.edu/ccpsapp
Students may choose to enroll in these courses at a rate of $980 per course on a not-for credit or certificate basis. Enrollment in the program on a credit basis will cost standard university graduate rate per credit.
