Graduate Diploma in Mental Health for Teaching Professions for 2009

Course overview

This course aims to provide education and psychology professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills concerning mental health and emotional development together with information on its application in the classroom and in school settings.

The program has been developed on the premise that the teacher has a central role in the development of optimal mental health in the school population, and therefore has a particular focus on specialised counselling and group dynamic skills.

The first-year units are available by off-campus learning, with the second-year units available on-campus. Studies cover the teacher in the classroom (practical considerations); understanding mental development, child to adolescence; counselling techniques for members of the teaching professions; and organisational and group aspects of the school environment.

Exit points: Students who leave the course after successfully completing the first four specific units are eligible to receive a graduate certificate.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Graduates of this program will have enhanced skills in dealing with students or parents with mental health issues within the educational setting. This is a recommended professional development program for teachers.