Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
We’re living in a time where the lives of children and adolescents are more complicated than ever. The demand for professionals in mental health has never been greater. You can drive positive impact with VU Online’s Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health — the only university qualification for child and adolescent mental health in Australia. Gain work-based knowledge and skills to engage successfully with a range of children, adolescents, families, carers and clinicians across educational, therapeutic, community and clinical settings — including for diverse and vulnerable populations. By exploring advanced care strategies, relevant treatment techniques, therapies and interventions, you’ll be able to create better mental health outcomes for children and adolescents.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online-Campus | Part-time - 2 years | $34,600 | N/A |
Structure
Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6014) Child and Adolescent Engagement and Assessment (Unit Code HNO6015) Effective Trauma-Informed Care (Unit Code HNO6012)​​ Mental Health Foundations (Unit Code HNO6009)​​ Recovery Oriented Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6010) Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO6011)​ Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools (Unit Code HNO6016) Evidence and Research for Practice (Unit Code HNO6004) Assessment in Mental Health (Unit Code HNO7012)​ Psychological Therapies (Unit Code HNO7013) Perspectives on Addictive Behaviours (Unit Code HNO7014) Research Project (Unit Code HNO7901)
Entry requirements
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor in a cognate discipline such as Health Science, Social Work, Psychology, Medicine, Counselling, Youth Work or Education
- OR A Victoria University Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
- OR A Victoria University Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Related Courses
Master of Medicine (Child and Adolescent Health)
University of Sydney
Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
The University of Melbourne
Master of Youth Mental Health
The University of Melbourne
