Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Online) 18 months Postgraduate Programme By European University Cyprus |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

8,910 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

A research-focused master’s degree that prepares professionals to be change agents in the field of child and youth mental health.

The MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at EUC is aimed at professionals working or wishing to work with children, adolescents and their families/guardians. This non-applied degree offers a deepening of knowledge in basic areas of child and adolescent mental health with multiple applications within the existing fields of the applicants.

The degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge of policy trends and innovative practices in the mental health field as it relates to children, youth and their families. With a strong focus on early intervention as a preventative measure, the program’s core courses develop skills, knowledge and awareness of child and adolescent psychological development. Emphasis is placed on research methods, design and evaluation related to child and adolescent behavioral and developmental health. Under the supervision of department faculty, students participate in specialized research that furthers their knowledge in their chosen field. Graduates are able to contribute to strategies that promote inclusion and protection of children and emerging adults in a variety of agencies or to pursue doctoral studies in related fields.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

A research-focused master’s degree that prepares professionals to be change agents in the field of child and youth mental health.

The MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at EUC is aimed at professionals working or wishing to work with children, adolescents and their families/guardians. This non-applied degree offers a deepening of knowledge in basic areas of child and adolescent mental health with multiple applications within the existing fields of the applicants.

The degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge of policy trends and innovative practices in the mental health field as it relates to children, youth and their families. With a strong focus on early intervention as a preventative measure, the program’s core courses develop skills, knowledge and awareness of child and adolescent psychological development. Emphasis is placed on research methods, design and evaluation related to child and adolescent behavioral and developmental health. Under the supervision of department faculty, students participate in specialized research that furthers their knowledge in their chosen field. Graduates are able to contribute to strategies that promote inclusion and protection of children and emerging adults in a variety of agencies or to pursue doctoral studies in related fields.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
79+
2.8+

SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA:

  • A first degree or equivalent, in medicine, psychology, nursing, social work, education or law (criminal justice) with a Grade Point Average (G. P. A. ) of 2. 80 (or equivalent).
  • Candidates who do not fulfill the required academic qualifications of a 2. 80 G. P. A. (or equivalent), but can present a C. V with activities relevant to the programmes’ context will be considered.
  • Candidates coming from academic backgrounds without Statistics and Child Development courses, but fulfill all the other entry requirements, will be offered a “conditional acceptance”. Following this, and after the evaluation of the application by the Department, they will have to take one or both of the short foundation courses “Foundations of Statistics in Social Sciences” and “Foundation Course in Developmental Psychology”, prior to entering the programme. Depending on their specific former education, exemption from one of the two foundation courses can be considered.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:

  1. A completed application form together with a non-refundable fee of €52*. Applicants may also apply online here.
  2. Official copy of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in English (or official copies of professional qualifications)
  3. Official copy of academic transcript, in English
  4. Official copy of High School Leaving Certificate and grade marksheet in English
  5. Proof of English language proficiency (if any)
  6. One recommendation letter
  7. Proof of work experience (if applicable)
  8. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  9. Copy of a valid passport (for international applicants only)

18 Months
Oct

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
8,910 EUR
International
8,910 EUR

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