B.A. in Mental Health and Human Services
Designed in response to a national and state-wide need, the university's B.A. Program in Mental Health and Human Services prepares students for employment in a variety of community-based human services. Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree program can pursue successful professional careers involving crisis stabilization, case management, psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation, job coaching, community support work, crisis shelter management, and other services in a variety of agencies and institutions.
The coursework for the Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health and Human Services is blend of psychology, mental health, human services and liberal arts, while an internship provides students with the opportunity to work in a human service, mental health, or substance abuse rehabilitation agency.
Students completing the B.A. Program will gain valuable skills in handling crises, managing case loads, and representing others through advocacy. They will be able to conduct intake interviews, prepare and write reports, develop individual service plans (ISPs), administer job assistance programs, and provide coaching for life changes.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Jose Maria Vargas University views itself as a pioneer institution of higher education focusing on the holistic development of individuals and the formation of bilingual professionals for the world.
Jose Maria Vargas University is a postsecondary institution that provides quality academic and career-oriented programs at the certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels in traditional and online delivery formats.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements for All Applicants to Degree Programs
The general requirements which apply to all applicants for admission or readmission to associate or bachelor’s degree programs include:
Completed online admissions application.
A $50 nonrefundable undergraduate admissions application fee for new applicants.
Each applicant must demonstrate satisfactory and verifiable completion of a high school degree or GED. If transcripts are submitted, transcripts must be received by JMVU directly from the last educational institution. Foreign diplomas must be accompanied by an official English translation and include an equivalency to an US degree completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Organization (NACES).
Application supplemental essay
Pearson Test for proof of English Proficiency, if applicable (this requirement is for students that are not native English or Spanish speaker. Students that completed their education in a English based institution are not required to have English proficiency). The test score must be at least 44 or more.
Once admitted, students applying to any diploma(non-degree) and degree program will be required to complete an
University Orientation course of SLS 1601 Orientation & Study and Research 3 Credits offered at JMVU
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
66610 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD