advanced school mental health practice program (asmhpp) post-masters certificate information session...
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LOYOLA UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Advanced School Mental Health Practice Program (ASMHPP)
Post-Masters CertificateInformation Session
Dr. Michael S. Kelly, Program Directorand
Corey Sampsel, Enrollment Advisor
Agenda
Introducing Dr. Michael S. Kelly
Why ASMHPP post-Masters certificate?
Curriculum
Scheduling
Application Process
Tuition/Financial Aid
Dr. Michael S. Kelly
ASMHPP Program Director Associate Professor since 2006
School Social Work Brief Treatment PhD Course in Clinical Practice and Evidence-
Based Practice BSW Course in Positive Youth Development
Director of Family and School Partnership Program
Previous Research
Both available on Amazon.com and Oxford’s SW website.
Published by Oxford in 2008, Dr. Kelly’s work seeks to use EBP and strengths-based practice to help schools.
Recent Research
Also available on Amazon.com and Oxford’s SW website.
Published in early 2010 by Oxford: This book models the EBP process to increase the use of evidence-informed practices across all 3 tiers of intervention (with a special focus on SEL-based interventions).
Why ASMHPP?
Learn most current and relevant research to enhance your practice in schools
Learn cutting-edge skills to be more effective with student clients, teachers, and parents
15-credit program completion may qualify for a higher salary in your district
Become recognized leader in your school mental health work
Curriculum
15 credits in total
Primarily online (synchronized and self-paced) 1 required education immersion weekend,
on-campus at Loyola in Chicago, IL
To be completed in 2 years Or, can take classes a la carte at own pace Must complete entire program within 5 years
Required ASMHPP Curriculum Integrative Seminar I (3 credits, online)
Taught by Dr. Michael S. Kelly Integrative Seminar II (3 credits, online)
Taught by Dr. Michael S. Kelly Evidence-Based Practice in Schools (3 credits, online)
May take in either Year 1 or Year 2 Solution-focused Brief Therapy Techniques (3
credits, online) May take in either Year 1 or Year 2
Special Topics in School Social Work (3 credits, online & summer immersion weekend)
Choose from: Strategies Across the 3 Tier Model: Effective Interventions for
Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
orData Done Right in School Mental Health
2-Year Schedule TemplateYear 1 I. Integrative Seminar I (3 credits, online)
Online, synchronized, meets every other week Begins in August and runs through June
II. Special Topics in School Social Work (3 Credits, online & Immersion weekend) Online, self-paced Offered in Spring, Summer, or Fall term (your choice when you take
it) Includes 1 weekend immersion weekend during the summer, in
Chicago
III. Required Online Class #1 (3 Credits, online) Online, self-paced Offered in Spring, Summer, or Fall term (your choice when you take
it) Must choose: Evidence-Based Practice in Schools or Solution-
focused Brief Therapy Techniques
2-Year Schedule Template, cont.
Year 2 IV. Integrative Seminar II (3 credits, online)
Meets every other week, online, synchronized Begins in August and runs through June
V. Required Online Class #2 (3 Credits, online) Online, self-paced Offered in Spring, Summer, or Fall term (your choice when
you take it) Must choose: Evidence-Based Practice in Schools or Solution-
focused Brief Therapy Techniques
Application Process Deadline to apply is August 1st
Must have a Masters degree Can be in school/community counseling, school psych, social work,
school nursing, special ed, and/or education
Must be employed at a school during program
Requirements to apply Online application Statement of Purpose 3 letters of recommendation Official transcripts from all schools attended Proof of current employment in school-based setting
Letter from school or district’s HR department
Application Process, cont.
Application is online, no fee to apply gpem.luc.edu/apply/
May send all application materials via mail or email [email protected] Graduate Enrollment Management
820 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800Chicago, IL 60611
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition is $978.00 per credit hour
Financial Aid is available FAFSA.ed.gov for loans
Schools may support program for School-Based Mental Health Professionals Many school districts offer tuition
reimbursement as professional development Check with your district/principal, etc., to see
if this program qualifies for support
Next Steps
ASMHPP Program Questions? Contact Dr. Michael Kelly
[email protected] 708-204-0087
ASMHPP Application Questions? Contact Corey Sampsel
[email protected] 312-915-7021