Program Overview

Master of Health Practice - Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health

The Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health specialisation is designed for graduates in nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, psychology, or social work who are currently employed in infant, child, and adolescent mental health services. Areas of focus include child and adolescent development, psychopathology, assessment, and case studies.

Programme Structure

Students doing a 120-point master's are required to enrol in and complete the following courses:

• At least 30 points from:
  • PSYCHIAT 730 - Early Childhood Mental Health
  • PSYCHIAT 740 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
  • PSYCHIAT 741 - Therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Theory
  • PSYCHIAT 747 - Child and Adolescent Development
  • PSYCHIAT 766 - Youth Addiction and Co-existing Problems
  • PSYCHIAT 768 - Assessment, Formulation and Treatment Planning in ICAMH
  • PSYCHIAT 769 - CBT with Children, Adolescents and their Families 1
  • PSYCHIAT 770 - CBT with Children, Adolescents and their Families 2
  • PSYCHIAT 773 - Youth Forensic Psychiatry
• and up to 30 points from:
  • HLTHMGT 754 - Health Leadership
  • MAORIHTH 701 - Foundations of Mori Health
  • PAEDS 712 - Youth Health Clinical Skills
  • PAEDS 719 - Health, Education and Youth Development
  • POPLHLTH 724 - Quality in Health Care
  • POPLHLTH 739 - Pacific Health
  • POPLPRAC 754 - Infant, Child and Adolescent Primary Mental Health
• and
  • 60 points: HLTHSCI 790 Dissertation

Alternative Path

Alternatively, students can complete:

• at least 45 points from the same list of PSYCHIAT courses as above
• and up to 30 points from the same list of additional courses as above
• and
  • 45 points: HLTHSCI 795 Research Project

Regulations

For detailed information about this programme, including its courses and regulations, refer to the Master of Health Practice in the Curriculum Catalogue. For general university requirements for admission, enrolment, and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Programme Details

The programme is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in infant, child, and adolescent mental health. It is suitable for professionals working in related fields who wish to specialize in this area. The programme includes a range of courses that cover theoretical and practical aspects of infant, child, and adolescent mental health, as well as research and dissertation components.