Professional Preparation in Mental Health/Illness Education.

Maylath, Nancy S.; Ubbes, Valerie A.

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ERIC Number: EJ536885

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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Professional Preparation in Mental Health/Illness Education.

Maylath, Nancy S.; Ubbes, Valerie A.

Journal of Health Education, v27 n6 p370-74 Nov-Dec 1996

Reports a study that examined the extent and nature of mental health/illness education in American undergraduate higher education. Surveys of 93 program chairpersons and directors indicated that 56% of responding programs required a course emphasizing mental health or mental illness for students with a major or minor in health education. (SM)

Descriptors: College Students, Degree Requirements, Health Education, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Mental Disorders, Mental Health, Required Courses, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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