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Counseling and Mental Health Services
People who work in this pathway assist people with personal, family, educational, mental health, and career decisions and problems. Mental health care may be provided in hospitals, clinics, schools or private settings.
Example Careers
- Child and Family Social Worker
- Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologist
- Recreation Worker
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Pathway Courses
- Child Development: Early Years (FCS 160)
- Sociology Honors (SOC 450)
- Human Development: School Age Years (FCS 170)
- AP Psychology (SOC 481)
Related Electives
Career Related Activities
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Modern Language Clubs
- Career Fair
- Ask the Expert Day
External Experiences
- Job Shadow
- Internship (Long-term)
- Mini-Internship (Winter Break, Spring Break)
Leyden Certificates
Triton Certificates
- Early Childhood Administration & Management Certificate
- Early Childhood Career Pathway Certificate - Level II
- Early Childhood Credential Continuing Pathway Certificate - Level III
- Human Resources Management Certificate
Triton Degrees
- Early Childhood Credential Transfer Pathway - Level IV
- Human Resources Management
- Community Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology/Social Work
Example College Majors
- Community Health Services
- Family Counseling
- Mental and Social Health Services
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
