undergraduate
Psychiatric and mental health services
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What is a psychiatric and mental health services major?
This curriculum trains students, under the supervision of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other mental health care professionals, to provide direct patient care services, assist in developing and implementing treatment plans, administer medications, and perform related administrative functions. Course topics include mental health theory, applied psychopathology, patient communication and management, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication, mental health treatment procedures, substance abuse, record-keeping, clinical administrative skills, and applicable standards and regulations.
How much do psychiatric and mental health services majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is psychiatric and mental health services as a major?
Each year, around 340 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 1,500 students obtain an associate degree in psychiatric and mental health services. In 2021, 478 students received a bachelor's degree and 1,265 students received an associate degree. This is 2% fewer psychiatric and mental health services majors than there were in 2020. Psychiatric and mental health services is a relatively popular major compared to other health professions majors.
