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Infant and Early
Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program |
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The application period for the
2009-2011 cohort has now concluded. Thank you.
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Congratulations to the
2007-2009 IECMH Graduates! |
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Program Description
Program Description (pdf version)
Program Structure
Admissions & Eligibility
Admissions & Selection Process
Enrollment Status & Tuition
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Diversity
Program
Administration and Faculty
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The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program has
its academic home at the
Institute of Child Development (ICD), University of Minnesota and
is administered by CEED |
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Program Description
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The
University of Minnesota Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH)
Certificate Program is an intensive, interdisciplinary two-year
post-baccalaureate training program for professionals and
students in the domains of mental health, health, education, and early
care. The program is designed to enhance the understanding of infant
and early childhood mental health and promote the skills necessary
to support the social emotional development of young children ages
birth to five.
The
program serves to
deepen the knowledge and skills of individuals working in
prevention, intervention, program administration, and policy
development and to prepare
individuals to provide leadership in expanding the breadth and depth
of relationship-based
services
and
policies. The learning
objectives of the program are aligned with the infant mental health
practitioner competencies identified in the Infant Mental Health
Endorsement program of the Minnesota Association of Infant and Early
Childhood Mental Health (MAIECMH).
The IECMH Certificate Program
does not train individuals to become clinical professionals; it
prepares practitioners to embed infant and early childhood mental
health principles within their existing professional roles and
practice settings.
The
IECMH Certificate Program is founded on a set of core theoretical
principles of infant and early childhood mental health practice,
asserting that services to families should be relationship-based,
culturally sensitive, grounded in an understanding of developmental
theory and research, with special attention to the effects of
trauma, and supported by reflective practice. The
program emphasizes the strong links between research and practice
fostered at the Institute of Child Development and Center for Early
Education and Development at the University of Minnesota,
integrating the work of seminal researchers with the expertise of
experienced field faculty from clinical and community-based
settings.
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Program Structure
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Program Curriculum
The
IECMH Certificate program includes a specified sequence of
courses and experiences. All courses are required for both
credit- and CEU-seeking students, with the exception of
assessment courses that may be waived with documentation of
prior training. In general, program requirements involve class
participation, academic reading and writing, infant observation,
small group process, student presentations, reflective practice,
and individual case studies and projects.
Program Schedule
The IECMH certificate
program follows a cohort model. Students are admitted at the
beginning of a two-year cycle and are expected to progress
through the program without interruption over the course of
study. Class schedules and course experiences are designed to
accommodate demands of working professionals, residents outside
of the metropolitan area, and already matriculated graduate
students. Core courses are scheduled for approximately six all
day Friday sessions throughout the fall and spring semesters and
for specific all day summer sessions.
Course Schedule
and Descriptions (pdf)
Student Advisement
Students will be
assigned a program advisor for the duration of the certificate
program.
For administrative
questions, students may contact Sara Zettervall (612-625-2252;
sarazet@umn.edu).
For questions related to
the IECMH technology, contact Karen Anderson (612-625-6617;
ander352@umn.edu).
Student Responsibilities
Students are expected to commit to progressing through the
program over the two-year course of study. In the event of an
unavoidable interruption of study, faculty adviser permission
will be required for re-entry. In addition, participants
(whether credit or non-credit-seeking) will be expected to
attend all scheduled classes and seminars, complete all course
requirements, and comply with all financial commitments.
Participants who do not complete program requirements or do not
earn the equivalent of a “satisfactory” or passing course grade
will not be eligible to receive a certificate of completion.
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Admission and Eligibility
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Program admission is open to
degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Hold at least a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in
a related area (e.g., child development, social work, child
psychology) or document at least two years of work experience in
a related field.
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Have at least two
years of documented experience in early childhood research or
practice.
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Admission and Selection Process
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Admission
decisions will be made by the Admissions Committee, composed of
representatives of program faculty, directorship, and certificate
graduates.
- Admission decisions will be based
on written application materials (and phone interviews, if
necessary). Decisions will be guided by core professional
competencies in the field of infant and early childhood mental
health.
- Given the interdisciplinary
emphasis of the program, the admissions committee will strive to
admit a diverse cohort of professionals from multiple
disciplines, background, and geographic locations.
- All decisions of the committee are
final. Applicants who are not admitted to the program may
reapply in a subsequent application period.
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Enrollment Status and Tuition
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The IECMH
Program admission is open to degree-seeking and non-degree seeking
students, and students may enroll for academic credit or continuing
education units (CEUs). The program offers 16-20 academic credits,
depending on prior education and interests. Academic credits appear
on academic transcripts and may be applied toward a degree at
another institution or a future degree at the University of
Minnesota. Continuing education units (CEUs) do not appear on
academic transcripts and may not be converted retroactively
to academic credit. The IECMH Certificate Program requirements and
expectations are identical for credit and non-credit- seeking
students.
Option 1: Academic Credit,
Non-degree seeking Students
Students studying for
academic credit will earn 16-20 credits, depending upon prior
education, and a certificate of IECMH program completion from
the University of Minnesota. Tuition rates are determined
annually by the Board of Regents, University of Minnesota.
The Tuition Fact Sheet
is available at the
University of Minnesota website.
Option 2: Academic Credit,
Degree-Seeking Students
With faculty adviser approval, the IECMH certificate may be
earned as part of a University of Minnesota degree program.
Standard graduate tuition and fee rates apply. Tuition and fee
rates are determined annually by the Board of Regents,
University of Minnesota, and vary depending upon graduate school
department, residency, and enrollment status (full or
part-time).
The Tuition Fact Sheet
is available at the
University of Minnesota website.
Information about tuition reciprocity for
residents of Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, and Manitoba is
also available on the
University of Minnesota website.
Option 3: Continuing
Education Units (CEUs)
Students completing the
program for Continuing Education Units will earn an IECMH
Certificate and documentation of earned clock hours issued by
the College of Education and Human Development, University of
Minnesota. Total clock hours (course contact hours) are
converted to continuing education units as specified by state
licensing board guidelines (e.g., social work, nursing,
psychology). Note that continuing education units (CEUs) earned
in this program cannot be converted to academic credit
retroactively. CEU fees are calculated in relation to academic
credits (1 academic credit = $250 fee; 3 credit course = $750).
Estimated total CEU program cost is $4000-$5000.
Individual Course Option
Two
IECMH certificate program courses (CPsy5501 and CPsy5503,
Foundations I and II) are available for open enrollment for academic
credit only. Students may register online (director or instructor
permission required) and are expected to complete the two-course
sequence. Standard tuition and fees apply.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
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There are
limited scholarship funds available through a contribution from the
Harris
Foundation as part of an effort to recruit students from
underrepresented populations. This scholarship applies to students
enrolled for academic credit or continuing education units.
Application instructions are included in the IECMH application
packet.
For
students enrolling for academic credit, general university financial
aid advising and information are available from the University’s
Office of Student Finance (OSF), 200 Fraser Hall, 106 Pleasant
Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-624-1111; or on the
university website.
For students enrolled in
graduate degree programs, graduate assistantship/scholarship
information is available at the Graduate Assistant Employment
office, 200 Donhowe (for mail) or 100 Donhowe (for walk in),
Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-624-7070;
fax:
612-625-9801; or on the Office of Human Resources
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Diversity
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The College of Education and
Human Development is committed to every course contributing to our
understanding of diversity, including but not limited to age, creed,
disability, ethnicity, gender, global perspectives, international
background, learning differences, marital status, multicultural
perspectives, national origin, public assistance status, race,
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How To
Apply
(NOTE: The application period for the
2009-2011 cohort is closed.)
Instructions for applying
to this program are available here during open application periods.
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Program Administration and Faculty
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Core
Faculty
Anne Gearity, Ph.D., LICSW,
Prevention/Intervention Infant Observation
Scott Harman, MSW, LICSW,
Foundations, Infant Observation, Prevention/Intervention
Susan Schultz, Ph.D.,
LICSW, LP, Foundations, Infant Observation,
Prevention/Intervention
Carol Siegel, Ph.D., LP,
Foundations, Infant Observation, Prevention/Intervention
Additional Field Faculty
Kathi Blomquist, PHN,
MS, Assessment NCAST
Sandra Hewitt, Ph.D., LP, Assessment Child Sexual Abuse
Karen Lindberg, PHN, MPH,
Assessment NCAST
Jill Simon, LICSW, Infant
Observation
Directors
Elizabeth Carlson,
Ph.D., LP (carls032@umn.edu;
612-626-8668)
Christopher Watson, Ph.D. (watso012@umn.edu;
612-625-2898)
Program Founder: Martha Farrell
Erickson, Ph.D.
Advisory Board
The
University of Minnesota
Advisory Board to the IECMH Certificate Program provides guidance
to the program.
In addition, members of the IECMH planning group
include tenure-track and non-regular faculty of the University of
Minnesota, Professional and Academic staff from departmental and
interdepartmental units at the University, and researchers, family
service providers, and mental health professionals from throughout
Minnesota.
Staff
Sara Zettervall, Administration (sarazet@umn.edu;
612-625-2252)
Karen Anderson, IECMH course web site (ander352@umn.edu;
612-625-6617)
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Funding
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Irving B. Harris Foundation
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Mailing List
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To receive periodic information and
updates about the IECMH Certificate Program and events and
opportunities pertaining to infant mental health, you may
request to have your email added to the
IECMH email list.
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Questions?
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If you have additional questions about
the Certificate Program, please contact:
Sara Zettervall, Support Staff
Phone: 612-625-2252
Email: sarazet@umn.edu
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