Jacksonville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate Integrative Behavioral Health in Jacksonville United States | University of North Florida
University of North Florida, Jacksonville United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This 18-month, 18-credit post-master's program in Integrative Behavioral Health, offered through the Department of Public Health, delivers focused training, clinical oversight, and peer support for developing professionals in community mental health, social work, and public health. The curriculum enhances practitioners' skills in integrative behavioral approaches, preparing them for autonomous practice and licensure as applicable to their field. Specifically designed for behavioral health professionals, the certificate program advances intervention techniques through specialized training that weaves spiritual elements, creative therapies, animal-assisted interventions, ecotherapy, movement therapy, and nutritional approaches into conventional clinical practice. The program emphasizes community wellness initiatives and addresses the distinct challenges of serving populations facing health inequities.
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accepted institutional accreditor, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.
Transcripts, and foreign evaluations if applicable, from all post-secondary institutions attended. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official copies.
Letter of intent
1-2 pages
Discuss experience and/or interest in integrative and/or interprofessional health and wellness as it relates to mental health,
experience and/or interest in serving those with health disparity in community mental health programs,
One letter of recommendation
A Master's degree or higher in Public Health Social/Behavioral concentration or a licensed/licensable master's or higher degree from an accredited university in mental health, social work, or related clinical field is required prior to admission
Professional source
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 internet-based (550 paper-based or 213 computer-based)
A band score of 6.5 on the University of Cambridge IELTS
Transcripts, and foreign evaluations if applicable, from all post-secondary institutions attended. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official copies.
Letter of intent
1-2 pages
Discuss experience and/or interest in integrative and/or interprofessional health and wellness as it relates to mental health,
experience and/or interest in serving those with health disparity in community mental health programs,
One letter of recommendation
A Master's degree or higher in Public Health Social/Behavioral concentration or a licensed/licensable master's or higher degree from an accredited university in mental health, social work, or related clinical field is required prior to admission
Professional source
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 internet-based (550 paper-based or 213 computer-based)
A band score of 6.5 on the University of Cambridge IELTS