Degrees Offered
- Associate of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
- Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
- Post Baccalaureate of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
Concentrations
- Mental Health & Human Services Generalist
- Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation
- Addiction Counseling
- Child and Family Services
Certificates Offered
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Mental Health and Human Services Program will be able to:
- Apply the current evidence-based practices to work in the behavioral health and human services fields,
- Apply, implement and provide community support, case management, crisis services, and psychosocial rehabilitation,
- Apply the appropriate use of information for assessment, planning and documenting to meet the needs of service delivery,
- Apply appropriate interviewing and counseling techniques, supportive interventions, and evaluate related outcomes,
- Collaborate effectively within teams in a variety of settings, and
- Perform in accordance with ethical practice guidelines.
Demographic Information
UMA Student Body (2019-2020): 5,811
MHHS BS: 520
MHHS AS: 56
Full-Time Equivalent Students: 2,521
Fall 2019 UMA Student Profiles
| Comparison Category | UMA Student Profile (N=4361) |
MHHS BS Student Profile (N=407) |
MHHS AS Student Profile (N=41) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 68% Female 32% Male |
88% Female 12% Male |
88% Female 12% Male |
| Race | 80.4% White 11.2% Minority 8.4% Unknown |
87.5% White 10.1% Minority 2.5% Unknown |
85.4% White 9.8% Minority 4.9% Unknown |
| Average Age | 30 | 34 | 37 |
| Age Range | 17% <18 years old 30% 18-24 years old 53% 25+ years old |
0.2%<18 years old 24.5% 18-24 years old 72.5% 25+ years old |
0% <18 years old 19.5% 18-24 years old 80.5% 25+ years old |
| Veteran/Active Military | 5% self-identified | 5% self-identified | 2% self-identified |
| Residency | 93.6% In-state 6% Out of State <1% International |
97% In-state 3% Out of State 0% International |
100% In-state 0% Out of State 0% International |
| Enrollment Status | 68% part-time 32% full-time |
57% part-time 43% full-time |
76% part-time 24% full-time |
Academic Year 2019-2020 Student Profiles
| Comparison Category | UMA Student Profile (N=5811) |
MHHS BS Student Profile (N=520) |
MHHS AS Student Profile (N=56) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Generation | 49% | 79% | 88% |
| Financial Aid Recipient | 75% | 83% | 86% |
| Pell Grant Recipient | 68% | 79% | 85% |
| Total Admissions | 98% Accepted 50% Enrolled |
99.6% Accepted 61.1% Enrolled |
97.7% Accepted 48.8% Enrolled |
| Enrollment | 32% First-Time 53% Transfer Students 15% Readmit Students |
31% First-Time 51% Transfer Students 18% Readmit Students |
33% First-Time 48% Transfer Students 19% Readmit Students |
Comparison between program and university
Our program tends more female, 88% to 68%, whiter and older, with 75-80% being over the age of 25. Our MHHS associate’s degree has significantly more part time students (76%) than the average across of all UMA. Our students contain more first-generation and students dependent on financial aid, with a small percentage who will stop out for more than two years (a little bit higher group of readmitted students than the University as a whole).
Note: Data reflects 2019-2020 & was compiled by L.M. 08/11/20
Program Data – Student Learning and Performance
Academic Performance
Percentage of students earning a C- or better on program required coursesStudent Retention
Percentage of students continuing their educationEthics Study
Internship supervisor's rating of interns in terms of ethical behaviorGraduate Survey
2019 survey of recent graduates considering employment and further educationAdvisory Board
The purpose of the MHHS program Advisory Board is to be the “ears and eyes” in the field, to welcome professional wisdom for program enhancements, to bridge the gap between academia and workforce development, to advise on program development, and to participate in the accreditation process.
Advisory Board Members
- Amy Kirkpatrick
Capitol Clubhouse-Director. - Deb Drew
Husson University-Director of Graduate Programs in Counseling. - Lauren Archamault
Woodford’s-Recruitment Coordinator. - Leslie Linscot
MGH-Residential Counselor and Alumni. - Lisa Bullard
OCFS-Recruiter for DHHS/OCFS. - Scott Hayward
Pathways-State Director. - Stephanie LebLanc
OCMHS Executive Director. - Sue Asselin Hawthorne
Sweetser-Manager of Volunteer Services.
