Education Spotlight:

Graduate Certificate in Children's Mental Health: Systems of Care

This Certificate is designed to provide a rigorous, empirically-based education to individuals in the behavioral health services field who wish to work with agencies and systems that serve children and families with mental health challenges. It is an interdisciplinary program delivered through distance learning technologies.

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Graduate Courses in Behavioral Health: 2012 Summer Semester List
Courses examine community and family issues in policy, evaluation, systems performance, and outcomes of alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health services.
CFS Visits Panama to Share Expertise in Autism
CFS representatives hosted a conference aimed at improving the diagnosis and care of individuals with autism in Panama.
2012 Summer Courses: Graduate Certificate in Children's Mental Health
Distance learning courses to be offered during Summer Session C will focus on Leadership Skills and Wraparound Interventions.
Summer C Course: Issues & Trends in Developmental Disabilities
This exciting interdisciplinary course will provide students with a rich curriculum that addresses health, educational, social, cultural, and economic issues related to developmental disabilities across the life span.
NIDA Funds $1.7 Million Research Education Project to Help Bridge the Gap from Research to Practice
A New Graduate Certificate Program in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health will merge the skills and experience of local community treatment providers, USF academic researchers and national experts.
CFS Faculty Elected to Executive Board of the Association for Positive Behavior Support

Although not new to the executive board, Drs. Kincaid and Peshak George are in new roles this year, serving as President and Treasurer respectively.

Conferences & Special Events Held by the Dept of Child & Family Studies

2012 Webinar Series: Successful Community Initiatives and Systems of Care

Hosted by Community Solutions at the University of South Florida, participants will gain increased knowledge and skills needed to provide behavioral health services and supports to children, youth, and their families.

2012 Webinar Series: Successful Community Initiatives and Systems of Care

CFS Materials

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Online Learning in Children's Mental Health

Handouts Available - 24th Annual CMH Conference

Centers & Initiatives

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Child & Family Studies