Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Cecil College Proposal | Associate of Science (A.S.) | Public Health to include an AoC in Behavioral Health Counseling | | 2/12/2023 | | |
Public Health to include an AoC in Behavioral Health Counseling Program Description |
The Behavioral Health Counseling Concentration will prepare students to apply to the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists for a certificate as a behavioral health counseling trainee. In addition, graduates may choose to transfer to a public or community health degree program at a four-year institution. Because of a shortage of public health workers in Cecil County, including mental health professionals, <br>this program was developed in consultation with the Cecil County Health Department to prepare generalists who can continue their studies at the bachelor’s level and beyond. By <br>introducing students to this new field, this program directly supports Cecil College’s mission to provide a supportive learning environment to students as they build the skills <br>and knowledge to achieve academic success, prepare to transfer, and enter the workforce. |