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Entry requirements and pathways
International students
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirement
Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be considered.
Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.
Credit for previous study (advanced standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.
To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.
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What you'll study
Sample course structure
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
- 60 credit points from chosen Core
Study options
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
| Subject name | Subject code | Year | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE | LTU0AIM | 1 | 0 |
| EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF MENTAL ILLNESS | MMH4EPM | 1 | 15 |
| SCHOOLS AND WELL-BEING | EDU5SAW | 1 | 15 |
| THERAPEUTIC SKILLS | MMH4THK | 1 | 15 |
| TRAUMA THEORY AND PRACTICE | EDU5TTP | 1 | 15 |
See La Trobe University Handbook for more details
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education course and career outcomes
However you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Course intended learning outcomes
- Employ understandings of the experiences and perceptions of mental wellbeing in the context of family, school and community to contribute to the development and restoration of safe learning environments.
- Create culturally safe learning environments through the use of respectful language and terminology, acknowledging the relationship between culture and wellbeing.
- Participate in cross disciplinary teams to promote universal approaches to wellbeing, demonstrating a functional understanding of mental health systems and community support resources available to schools and individuals.
- Lead school-based teams in the design and implementation of context-specific whole school and person-centred responses to wellbeing needs including strategies for promoting relational advocacy, collaborative conversations and evidence-based practices.
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education career opportunities
After graduation, you'll have the tools you need to identify and manage mental health issues in schools. You'll also have the skills to work for better mental health outcomes for students in government and not-for-profit agencies or educational and mental health organisations.
You could take your career further as a:
- Mental health and wellbeing coordinator
- Special education teacher
- Education consultant
- Mental health advocate or policy writer
- Research program development officer
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2024):
Indicative based on 2023 fees
A$12 800 full course duration (per 60 credit points).
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Scholarships:
The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.
International scholarships
This course is not eligible for international scholarships.
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Overview
Key facts
| Award | Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education |
|---|---|
| Start dates |
Indicative based on 2023 start dates LTU Term 2 (March 2024), LTU Term 3 (April 2024), 17 September 2024 |
| Duration | |
| Available locations | Online |
| Scholarships | View fees and scholarships |
| Annual tuition fee |
Indicative based on 2023 fees A$12 800 full course duration (per 60 credit points).Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year. |
About the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education
If you are looking to upskill and stay up-to-date with educational best practice, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Education is the perfect opportunity to extend credentials and advance your understanding of the key learning principles.
Through four core subjects, you'll develop your skills in Mental Health, Trauma and Well-being.
This flexible course is designed for people who are working. If you choose to study part-time, you can also pace your learning over one to two years.
If you'd also like the option to further extend your skills, the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Education can also provide a fully credited pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Education and the Master of Education.
You'll learn how to :
- Recognise and support the mental health and wellbeing needs of students
- Create culturally safe learning environments, acknowledging the relationship between culture and wellbeing.
- Design and implement whole school and person-centred responses to wellbeing needs and evidence-based practices.
- Apply universal approaches to wellbeing and gain an understanding of mental health systems and community support resources available to schools and individuals.
Students will need to have satisfactory computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and online meeting programs such as Zoom. These platforms will be used throughout the course and in assessment tasks.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
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