313363 v.1 Master of Mental Health
MMenHlth(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
This course provides health and human service professionals with advanced interprofessional skills in research, to work in mental health recovery and psychosocial interventions with consumers, family members, and carers.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in nursing (or eligible for registration as a registered nurse), occupational therapy, psychology, social work or relevant degree with a minimum of one year experience post-qualification in mental health or related practice area.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three years part-time study.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards 11
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health; Graduate Diploma in Mental Health
Course Organisation
This course equips health and human service professionals with advanced interprofessional skills and knowledge in mental health recovery and psychosocial interventions. It focuses on working in partnership with consumers, family members and carers in mental health.
Professional Recognition
Registered nurses practising within the mental health field in Australia may be eligible to apply for credentialing as a Mental Health Nurse (MHN).
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course are mental health leaders, facilitating change in the mental health system and modelling the principles of recovery and psychosocial intervention. They support and supervise staff working in government and non-government mental health areas.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313353 | v.1 | Foundations of Mental Health Recovery 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313354 | v.1 | Inter-Professional Psychosocial Practice 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 312613 | v.1 | Ethics for Health Professionals 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313355 | v.1 | Facilitating Mental Health Recovery 502 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313356 | v.1 | Mental Health Recovery 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313357 | v.1 | Cognitive Behavioural Psychosocial Interventions 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313358 | v.1 | Family Centred Practice in Mental Health Recovery 502 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4712 | v.3 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313359 | v.1 | Change and Recovery in Mental Health 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313361 | v.1 | Mental Health Project Preparation 601 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313360 | v.1 | Psychosocial Interventions for Psychosis 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313362 | v.1 | Mental Health Project 602 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
