Postgraduate Certificate of Mental Health Practice
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
83111 |
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Version |
1 |
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Faculty |
Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of an undergraduate degree, from this or another University, in one of the following areas:
Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences as equivalent to the above. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
12 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
PY5003:03 Adult Psychopathology
WS5104:03 Mental Health
Options
Select 6 credit points of specified NS, PY and WS subjects:
NS5360:03 Issues in Forensic Mental Health 1
NS5361:03 The Law, Social Policy and the Mentally Ill Offender
NS5362:03 Issues in Forensic Mental Health 2
NS5363:03 Forensic Psychopathology and Psychotherapy 1
PY5016:03 Investigative Psychology
PY5017:03 Psychosocial Elements of Ageing
WS5101:06 Family Therapy
WS5102:03 Counselling Children and Adolescents
WS5105:06 Evidence Based Practice
WS5106:03 Spirituality and Practice
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
1 year part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
2 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
6 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
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Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |