Mental Health/Social Work (MHS.AAS)
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
- Students will understand the role and ethical standards of the professional in a human/social service agency.
- Students will demonstrate professional roles and boundaries, including personal reflection on developing professional skills in working with individuals, families and groups.
- Students will apply critical thinking to inform decision making frameworks and communicate professional judgement.
- Students will acquire a beginning knowledge of the planned changed process components of engagement, assessment, intervention with individuals, groups, organizations, and families.
Program Plan 2025-2026
Full Time - Fall Start
Year 1 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| ENG 1510 | Composition I | 3 |
| or ENG 1510E | Composition I Enhanced | 4 |
| or ENG 1510S | Composition I with Support | 6 |
| PSY 2510 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 2510 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MHS 2000 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Service Practice | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
MILESTONE: PSY 2510 and MHS 2000 completed with "C" (2.0) or better
Year 1 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| BIO 1511 | Life Science | 4 |
| MHS 2010 | Ethics and Values in Mental Health Practice | 3 |
| ENG 1520 | Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Fine Arts/Humanities | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13 |
MILESTONE: MHS 2010 completed with "C" (2.0) or better
Year 1 - Summer
| Courses | Credits | |
| SOC 2530 | Racial Ethnic Group Relations | 3 |
| PSY 2740 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
MILESTONE: PSY 2740 completed with "C" (2.0) or better
Year 2 - Fall
| Courses | Credits | |
| MHS 2100 | Interviewing, Assessment, and Case Work Skills | 3 |
| MHS 2300 | Interpersonal Theory and Practice | 3 |
| SOC 2620 | Sociology of Diversity | 3 |
| Elective | Any course from 1000 or above | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13 |
MILESTONE: MHS 2100 and MHS 2300 completed with a "C" (2.0) or better
Year 2 - Winter
| Courses | Credits | |
| MHS 2400 | Group Dynamics in Social Work and Mental Health Practice | 3 |
| MHS 2500 | Family Systems Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Elective | Any course from 1000 or above | 3 |
| POL 1510 | American Government | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
MILESTONE: MHS 2400 and MHS 2500 completed with a "C" (2.0) or better.
Students must make an appointment with Program Coordinator to complete application to take MHS 2600.
Make an appointment to meet with a counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.
Year 2 - Summer
| Courses | Credits | |
| MSH 2600 | Mental Health and Social Work Internship | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 4 |
MILESTONE: MHS 2600 completed with a "C" (2.0) or better.
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |