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Infant, Early Childhood, & Family Mental Health Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Infant, Early Childhood, and Family Mental Health

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Is this program right for you?

Through the UW Infant, Early Childhood, and Family Mental Health Capstone Certificate Program, you will gain knowledge and experience in culturally sensitive, relationship-based, trauma-informed and reflective practices that support the development of healthy attachment relationships for families who face multiple stressors.

  • Attend 2-3 days of classroom instruction each month and earn your certificate in just one year
  • Courses are taught in a small group setting by leading researchers and practitioners so you acquire deeper knowledge while receiving reflective mentoring
  • Build relationships with fellow professionals in mental health, social services, nursing or early care and education fields who share your goals and interest in working with infants, young children and their families

Education that works for you

The UW–Madison Capstone Certificate in Infant, Early Childhood, and Family Mental Health offers you the knowledge and experience to provide direct and consultative relationship-based services to children and their families.

Program type

Capstone certificate

Collection of courses in a single discipline, does not result in a degree

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Infant, Early Childhood, and Family Mental Health

Commitment

10 months

Tuition

Resident: $883.24 per credit
Nonresident: $1,886.94 per credit

Format

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

10 graduate-level credits*

Admission terms

Program admits for fall term.**

STEM opt eligible

No

International eligibility

No

*12 graduate-level credits for licensed mental health professionals

Application deadlines

View UW–Madison’s Guide

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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Supplemental program application
  • Copies of your current licenses and/or credentials, if applicable
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Infant, Early Childhood, & Family Mental Health Capstone

Job titles

  • Mental health clinician
  • Home visitor
  • Birth-3 provider
  • Occupational therapist
  • Speech and language therapist
  • Early care and education director
  • Early care and education provider
  • Nurse
  • Doula

What you’ll learn

Gain a foundational understanding of mental health concepts and therapeutic interventions with the Infant, Early Childhood, & Family Mental Health Capstone program. You’ll be prepared to effectively consult and support infants, young children and their families.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Foundations in infant, early childhood, and family mental health concepts
  • Reflective practices and mindfulness
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Consultation in infant, early childhood, and family mental health concepts

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