As a graduate of the CBHT A.A.S. program, I know personally the value of the program. If there were seamless degree program in this field at WVSU, I would be an eager participant.
At an institutional retreat, in either 1999 or 2000, I mentioned this EXACT scenario--that if the College gained university status, seamless degree programming, such as an A.A.S., a B.S., and an M.S. in CBHT, could be easily created and provide career pathways for students wishing to remain in the state to work AND increase institutional FTE. I support this concept, and am willing to assist--as I've done with the CBHT program for more than a decade--in any way I can.
I surely support your efforts in getting people to understand that education in the field of Mental Health is much needed in this state. Thank you
Joyce Winter
This is a wonderful program and WV needs to catch up with the rest of the nation with properly trained and educated Behavioral Health Specialists and Rehab. Practitioners.
I left WV because the master's program I wanted was not offered. After landing an internship in DC it is unlikely that I'll return to WV to use my master's. I support the idea of having a master's program in CBHT at WVSU (my undergrad institution).
I know this is a good program. My wife will graduate in December and she has helped many people. I feel this and more programs like this can make a big difference in WV
Thanks to my mom being in the Behavioral Health program at State, I don't have to take medication anymore. I am doing great. Other people need to learn the things that really help us.
I was going to go to scholl to be a psychiatrist but now I want to come to State and get a Master's in Behavior Health so that I may really help someone learn how to help themselves.
