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Northwestern Oklahoma State University officials have announced that a new interdisciplinary minor will be offered to start in the fall 2023 semester. The infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) minor emphasizes the importance of supporting the developing parent-infant relationship and promoting secure attachments.

The minor will consist of 20 credit hours in the fields of education, psychology and social work, and will be administered through the Department of Social Work. The minor is designed for students in a helping profession with an interest in integrating knowledge of infant a...