Flexible entry and exit points
Upon successful completion of your Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (4 units), you can continue your studies into the Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (12 units), with the first four units credited. Choose the qualification that best suits your career goals.
Graduate Certificate
Master Degree
Units of study
With VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, you can enhance your skills and transform mental health services. This course consists of 4 units, and can be completed in as little as 8 months part time.
Drive positive impact
This course is designed for education, allied health and social care professionals who want to enhance their mental health practice when working with children and adolescents.
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Engagement and Assessment
- Effective Trauma-Informed Care
- Mental Health Foundations
Units of study
With VU Online’s Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, you can enhance your skills and transform mental health services. This course consists of 12 units, and can be completed in as little as 2 years part time.
Drive positive impact
This course is designed for education, allied health and social care professionals and educators working across a range of educational, therapeutic, community and clinical settings. Apply in-demand skills and evidence-based approaches in child and adolescent mental health.
- Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Engagement and Assessment
- Effective Trauma-Informed Care
- Mental Health Foundations
- Recovery Oriented Mental Health
- Biopsychosocial and Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
- Evidence and Research for Practice
- Assessment in Mental Health
- Psychological Therapies
- Perspectives on Addictive Behaviours
- Research Project
Career outcomes
Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? VU's online Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health can help you achieve your goals.
Our program equips you with the expertise and practical skills to promote health and well-being for young people.
From developmental psychology and trauma-informed care to community engagement and mental health assessment, our curriculum covers a range of essential topics.
With a Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health from VU, you can unlock new career opportunities and make a positive impact on future generations.
Download our program guide now to learn more.