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

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
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
Credits
10 graduate-level credits*
Admission terms
Program admits for fall term.**
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
*12 graduate-level credits for licensed mental health professionals
Application deadlines
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Results that work for you
Infant, Early Childhood, & Family Mental Health Capstone
Job titles
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.
- 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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