Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Social and Mental Health Care
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Social and Mental Health Care is a one-year, part-time course that offers you the opportunity to upskill, reskill and retrain in social and mental health care.Available 100%% online or on campus, this course will equip you with core skills and is a direct pathway into higher education courses in social work and psychology.Apply by 26 February to save 20%% on course fees for 2021.* During this course you will acquire basic communication skills required for individual, family, and couples' therapy. You'll also learn about mental health and behavioural issues. This course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Social and Mental Health Care, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a: Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Psychology Diploma of Social Care Diploma of Counselling.You may also use the Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses.Advanced standing may be granted for some or all of the subjects you successfully complete. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer. * Discounted course fees for Undergraduate Certificates are only available to domestic students who apply by 26 February 2021 and enrol in Semester 1 2021. Refer to the fees tab for more information. Note: On current advice the Undergraduate Certificate must be completed by the end of 2021.
Structure
This 40-credit point course consist of two (2) core and two (2) specialist elective units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge in social and mental health care and the necessary skills for successful university studies.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore (2 units)20cpCompulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.SWK102 Communication SkillsPSY140 Introduction to Psychology ASpecialist Elective(2 units) 20cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below:PsychologyPSY141 Introduction to Psychology BPSY115 Psychological SkillsSocial WorkSWK101 Introduction to Human ServicesSWK103 Social Work Skills AHSC132 Introduction to Health PromotionCounsellingPSY143 Traumatology - Assessment and InterventionPSY390 CounsellingAlcohol and Other DrugsAOD201 Alcohol and Other Drugs StudiesAOD301 Counselling/Interventions in Alcohol and Other Drugs 40cpTotal Credit Points
Subjects
- Clinical and Behavioural Sciences, Society and Welfare Studies
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent). Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher. Successful completion of a recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | Domestic: $4,490 | No |
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| CDU Online | Domestic: $4,490 | No |
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