Through intensive, focused coursework, students will acquire the following core competencies: understand the health challenges commonly faced by individuals with behavioral or mental health disorders, examine the implementation of community-wide programs focused on preventive or interventional approaches, know the fundamentals of evidence-based research in the mental health and wellness field, understand early and modern ethical models in relation to the mental health and wellness professions. Students demonstrate their mastery of the coursework by completing the Mental Health and Wellness Capstone, which includes a real-world exploration of the field.