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

Part Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

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
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

MILESTONE: PSY 2510 completed with "C" (2.0) or better

Year 1 - Winter

Courses   Credits
SOC 2510 Introduction to Sociology 3
Gen Ed Fine Arts/Humanities 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 1 - Summer

Courses    Credits
BIO 1511 Life Science 4
POL 1510 American Government 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses    Credits
ENG 1520 Composition II 3
PSY 2740 Human Development Across the Life Span 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

MILESTONE: PSY 2740 completed with "C" (2.0) or better

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
Elective Any course from 1000 or higher 3
SOC 2530 Racial and Ethnic Group Relations 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 2 - Summer

Courses    Credits
MHS 2000 Introduction to Social Work and Human Service Practice      3 
MHS 2010 Ethics and Values in Mental Health Practice 3
  TOTAL CREDITS 6

MILESTONE: MHS 2000 and MHS 2010 completed with a "C" (2.0) or better. 

Year 3 - Fall

MHS 2100 Interviewing, Assessment, and Case Work Skills             3
MHS 2300 Interperson Theory and Practice 3
  TOTAL CREDITS 6

MILESTONE: MHS 2100 and MHS 2300 completed with a "C" (2.0) or better. 

Year 3 - Winter

MHS 2400 Group Dynamics in Social Work and Mental Health     3
MHS 2500 Family Systems Theory and Practice 3
SOC 2620 Sociology of Diversity 3
  TOTAL CREDITS 9

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 3 - Summer

MHS 2600 Mental Health and Social Work Internship                   4
Elective Any course 1000 or higher 4
  TOTAL CREDITS 8

MILESTONE: MHS 2600 completed with a "C" (2.0) or better. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                        TOTAL CREDITS   60

Note:

*SOC 2510 added to plan.  It is a prerequisite to SOC 2530.

SOC 2510 is included in this plan.  It is a prerequisite to SOC 2530.