WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Westfield State University has launched a groundbreaking graduate program aimed at addressing the increasing need for collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals.
The Law Enforcement and Mental Health Co-Response Graduate Program is the first of its kind in the United States and reflects the university’s innovative approach to interdisciplinary education.
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Offered as a concentration within Westfield State’s Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program or as a standalone post-baccalaureate certificate, the program aims to prepare graduates to tackle critical public safety and mental health challenges.
“This groundbreaking program builds on Westfield State University’s strong legacy in Criminal Justice and Psychology education,” said Dr. Nora Padykula, Interim Dean of the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. “By being the first in the nation to offer this within a degree, we are not only addressing critical community needs but also demonstrating our leadership in innovative, interdisciplinary education that bridges the gap between mental health and public safety.”…