Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health - Mt Gravatt
Program overview
| Program code | Program title | Award abbreviation | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3154 | Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health | GCertForMentH | Mt Gravatt | |
| Host element | Duration | CRICOS code | Credit points | Semester/Trimester intakes |
| School of Criminology and Criminal Justice | 2 semesters part-time | 40CP | S1 / S2 | |
| Program fees | ||||
About this program
Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health | Master of Forensic Mental Health
This program was designed in collaboration with the Queensland Health Department's School of Mental Health to provide postgraduate professional training for current or future forensic mental health practitioners (for example, nurses, psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists).
This program is an extension to the undergraduate programs in Nursing, Applied Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice and Applied Psychology and are aimed at producing qualified graduates who are professionally recognised forensic mental health specialists at an advanced level.
Attendance
This Graduate Certificate program is offered part-time and off-campus (in external mode). Program resources may be available via the Internet.
Career opportunities
The program is intended for mental health professionals working in (or intending to work in) the forensic mental health field. In addition to health departments specifically catering to forensic patients, the program may be relevant to professionals in related areas such as corrections, families departments and disability services.
Study pathways
A student who has completed the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health (with a GPA of 4.0 or higher) may articulate into the Master of Forensic Mental Health [5416] program.