Aimed at program directors, college officials, faculty, advisory committee members and agency field instructors, the guidebook presents information on associate degree mental health/human service program development. Background information regarding the mental health technology movement over the last ten years and various professional and financial issues are discussed in the introduction. Section one suggests various needs assessment approaches, outlines potential program objectives, examines program structure and organization in terms of intraorganizational and interorganizational relationships, and discusses faculty recruitment and orientation, and student recruitment and selection. Section two examines specific curriculum objectives in terms of cognitive objectives, skill objectives, and values, attitudes, and self-awareness, discusses teaching techniques and arranging and planning field experiences, and examines systematic and structured student evaluation procedures. Section three discusses the program's role in developing jobs for its students, establishing community advisory committees, and maintaining effective community relations. Section four examines administrative responsibilities, style, recognition and other administrative issues, and discusses budget, cost analysis, funding, and funding resources. (LH)