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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Teaching Professions


Course code: 2346 + Department of Psychological Medicine, Monash University, Clayton campus + Full-fee-paying course: $2750 (Australian residents) + Not available to international students + Attendance is optional

Aims

This course is directed towards members of the teaching profession and other related professions who work with children in school settings and wish to improve their understanding of mental health issues, particularly the environmental, social and emotional factors which influence the mental development of children and adolescents. The course also provides practical information on how to use this theoretical understanding productively in classroom and school settings. The course acknowledges and supports the central role of the teacher in the development of optimum mental health in the school population.

Professional recognition

Recognised as a suitable course for Professional Development by the Victorian State Department of Education, Employment and Training (DEET).

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a minimum three-year undergraduate qualification, preferably in the field of education.
MHT0001 is available as a stand-alone 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit.

Special requirements

Access to a PC and the internet.

Attendance

Optional on-campus introductory session at the commencement of the course.

Course structure

The course will be conducted over one year, part-time and comprises the following core units:

Major studies

Assessment

Assessment consists of three written assignments and group participation.

Advanced standing for previous study

Advanced standing for MHT0001 will be considered upon application.

Further information

For more information, contact the Postgraduate Administrative Officer, Department of Psychological Medicine, telephone (03) 9594 1479, fax (03) 9594 6499 or email gcmhtp@med.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Postgraduate Administrative Officer, Department of Psychological Medicine, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168 by November 2001 (late applications will be considered).

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