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Master of Mental Health
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About the Course
The Master of Mental Health offered by Edith Cowan University Online is a transformative program designed to empower professionals to lead in the evolving field of mental health. This fully online course allows students to study flexibly while gaining essential skills in prevention, support, and intervention strategies that can be applied across various contexts, including workplaces and communities. With a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, students will explore innovative solutions to mental health challenges, integrating cultural perspectives and evidence-based practices to enhance wellbeing.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes core units such as Trauma-informed and Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Care, Community Approaches to Mental Health, and Leadership and Workplace Mental Health. The program culminates in a practical research project, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. This unique blend of theoretical understanding and hands-on experience equips graduates with the capability to make a meaningful impact in diverse roles, from Mental Health Support Coordinator to Community Resilience Coordinator.
As mental health continues to be a global priority, the Master of Mental Health prepares students to be catalysts for change, fostering healthier and more resilient communities. With the support of expert academics and a strong student community, this course is an ideal opportunity for those looking to enhance their professional journey in the mental health sector. Enquire to learn more.
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- a bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or,
- equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
In this Master of Mental Health course, the subjects students may study include:
- Introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Trauma-informed and Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Care
- Acute Mental Health and Crisis Intervention
- Community Approaches to Mental Health
- Leadership and Workplace Mental Health
- Grounding Self: Cultural Ways of Wellbeing
- Mental Health in Everyday Life Research Project
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
- Mental Health Counselling (Elective)
- Foundations of Counselling Practice (Elective)
- Theories and Techniques in Counselling (Elective)
- The Role of the Counsellor (Elective)
- Counselling in a Digital World (Elective)
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