Course Overview
This certificate is designed to support individuals, schools, or local authorities who are working on programs or professional learning activities geared to promoting awareness of mental health in schools. As the education sector focuses on transformative changes that need to be made post-pandemic, concerns regarding mental health and wellbeing have never been so important. The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have been unprecedented and have created challenges with commentators expressing concerns for children’s mental and physical health.
Key Facts
- Part-time- 1 year
- Start Date- February and September
Entry requirements
- An honors degree at 2:2 or higher.
- If English is not your first language then the English language proficiency required is IELTS 6.5 (with no element less than 5.5) – or equivalent qualification.
Careers
Graduates can use this course as a means to progress into educational administration roles or consultants, as well as work for a local or national government with a focus on public education systems. This course is also designed to maximize career opportunities in a diverse range of alternative settings.
Career paths include roles within:
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Prisons
- Charities
- Museums
- Galleries
- Church and faith organizations
- International development
Course Content
- Independent Study: Mental Health Awareness in Schools
- Exploring Research: Informing and Changing Practice
