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Mental Health and Well-Being

Learn how a variety of factors impact mental health and well-being with a certificate from the social work department at UW-Eau Claire.

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Prepared to Make a Difference

Throughout the program's tailored curriculum, you'll discover how professionals can best support individuals with mental health needs. This certificate is a great fit for those who are interested in working in healthcare, law enforcement, or education.

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Program Details

Degree Types

Certificate

Degree Level undergraduate

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College College of Health and Human Sciences

Department

Social Work Department

Campus

Eau Claire

Offered

On Campus

Requires a minor No

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Student-Faculty Research

Not every university can boast about having quality research experiences for their undergraduate students. Here, Blugolds have the opportunity to work alongside faculty and engage in fascinating discoveries. For this certificate, that research might be focused on bettering society, and you could eventually present those findings at local and international research conferences.

Connection to Local Employers

Annual on-campus Career Conferences and a Non-Profit and Government Career Fair bring potential employers right to you. These events are excellent opportunities to network and submit your resume for current and future job openings.

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Do Big Things

Find Connections in the Chippewa Valley Community

Explore volunteer opportunities in the Chippewa Valley through Blugolds for Better, a local volunteer program sponsored by UWEC. From helping local food banks to preserving nature reserves, you'll find connections, build community, and make our world a better place.

Learn more about Blugolds For Better

Do Big Things

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Two Renowned Institutions, One Common Goal

A ground-breaking research agreement between UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System creates opportunities for students to explore cutting-edge ideas alongside renowned physicians and clinic staff. Developing solutions for real-world problems, you'll find impactful ways to benefit patients, not just regionally but across the globe.

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Competitive Salaries

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for social workers in 2023 was $58,380.

In Demand Jobs

There is a projected 89,000 position increase in the social work field before 2030.

U.S. Dept of Labor 2023

Direct Access to Field Opportunities

UWEC's Social Work department has connections to over 100 field placement sites in Eau Claire and the surrounding areas.

Courses information

SampleCourses

This certificate requires 12 credits of coursework. You'll explore a wide variety of curriculum, from learning how social, cultural, and environmental factors impact mental health to understanding best practices in providing support services.

Here are a few courses in Mental Health and Well-Being at UW-Eau Claire.

SW 294

Introduction to Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of basic counseling skills used within a range of human service professions. Students will become familiar with the steps in the helping process and the importance of culturally informed and trauma informed practices in human service professions.

SW 389

Understanding Trauma

This course is focused on the concept of trauma, the impact of trauma on the well-being of individuals, and how to engage with others in a trauma-informed manner. The course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who plan to work in health, human service, or educational settings.

SW 360

Death and Bereavement

Through the study of current theory and research, this interdisciplinary course is designed to facilitate student understanding of death and bereavement from a lifespan, family, and cultural perspective.

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Learn more about the mental health and well-being certificate in the UWEC catalog

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