This course trains students as mental health peer educators, in which students will acquire knowledge of mental health related topics and gain presentation skills. Students will prepare educational programs to be presented to campus and community groups and organizations. Students will participate in the NASPA peer education certification program and certification in Mental Health First Aid. Students will provide peer listening on campus each week and will receive weekly group supervision. This course is designed to serve as foundational training for PSYC-454, which emphasizes community engagement. Prerequisite: PSYC-236, PSYC-239, or PSYC-355 and junior standing. (0.50 course).
- Teacher: Megan McGruder