Foundations of School Mental and Behavioral Health Micro-Credential
Program Overview
Foundations of School Mental and Behavioral Health Micro-Credential
The Foundations of School Mental and Behavioral Health micro-credential is offered in collaboration with the Southern Oregon Education Service District. This program enables participants to seek specialized training to become more effective in their educational work settings. Credits earned through the micro-credential can be applied toward degrees in education, psychology, and counseling, and prepare candidates for career advancement in high-need roles.
Program Description
The micro-credential covers 12 credits of ED 207 professional development coursework through a series of one-credit workshops that align with competencies in:
- Behavioral support
- Culturally-responsiveness
- Trauma-informed care Workshops are facilitated by K-12 staff, mental health professionals, or SOU faculty from the Psychology, Education, or Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.
Program Requirements
- Candidates must complete 12 credits of ED 207 professional development coursework.
- Each workshop requires 5 hours of practical application in the field.
- Participants must submit a one-page reflection paper at the end of each term describing their practical application activities.
Reflection Paper
The reflection paper should respond to the following prompts:
- Describe the situation or context in which you applied learning from this workshop.
- Describe the actions you took that exhibited knowledge or skills addressed in the workshop.
- Explain the goals you were attempting to achieve and evaluate how well your actions did or did not advance those goals.
- Explain what you learned from this experience and describe how you might apply that in the future.
Workshops
Please visit the SOESD PD Networks page for the list of current SMBH workshops. Any classes listed with "SMBH" in the title will count.
Cost
The 12 credit micro-credential is $1200 (these special courses are offered at the reduced rate of $100 per credit plus a one-time $10 micro-credential application fee).
Scholarships
The Cambia Health Solutions Grant funds have been exhausted. While additional scholarship funding is being sought, there are no available scholarships for the SMBH program at this time.
Additional Costs
Each of the SMBH workshops through the SOESD will have their own set of fees, which are distinct from the credit. Currently, many of them are free; however, a few will have a course fee along the way.
Application
After completing the 12 required credits, participants will need to complete a simple application, and their micro-credential will be awarded.
Learning Outcomes/Competencies
The program covers the following competencies:
Behavioral Support Competencies
- Understand mental health assessment, treatment, and service terminology
- Implement skills development strategies and identify, implement, and coordinate the services and supports identified in a service plan
- Identify and implement essential components of a written behavior reduction plan
- Mentor and promote the development of life skills such as emotional self-regulation, interpersonal skills, and self-advocacy
Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Care Competencies
- Demonstrate care, respect, and cultural sensitivity
- Establish trust by communicating directly, demonstrating flexibility, and maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Employ strengths-based approaches to develop confidence and competence
- Promote self-efficacy and resilience by prioritizing skill-building and collaborative problem-solving
- Facilitate co-regulation while practicing and promoting self-compassion, self-regulation, and professional self-care
Education Programs at SOU
The School of Education at SOU offers various programs, including:
- Early Childhood Development BA/BS
- Education Studies BA/BS
- Education, MSEd
- Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT)
- Special Education MAT with Oregon Teacher Licensure
- Education Minor
- Principal Administrator License (PAL)
- Certificate in Adult Learning
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education
- Certificate in Holistic Education
Micro-Credentials
SOU offers several micro-credentials, including:
- Early Childhood Development Micro-Credential
- Facilitating Adult Learning Micro-Credential
- Foundations of School Mental and Behavioral Health Micro-Credential
- Leadership in Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential
- Leadership in Higher Education Micro-Credential
- Public Health Education Micro-Credential
- Social Emotional Learning Micro-Credential
- STEM Education (Graduate) Micro-Credential
- STEM Education (Undergraduate) Micro-Credential
- Supporting Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Adult Learners Micro-Credential