4 Mental Healthcare Bachelors Degree Programs

The BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Mental Health Support) Progression Route is relevant to practitioners working with people of any age. The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society. The programme has been developed to allow those in the Mental Health sector to further develop existing skills. 

Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health course is a top-up qualification that will build on your existing knowledge of the mental health of young people. This programme is aimed at those who are passionate about gaining specialist child and adolescent mental health knowledge. You'll graduate with an honours level degree, which will boost your career prospects in any setting with children, young people and their families where mental health and well-being is a focus.

Community Mental Health (CMH) is one of the concentrations that students may choose as a Social Science contract major, offered through the School of Social Science and Human Services. Community Mental Health constitutes a socially necessary set of institutions that provide services to millions of people on an annual basis and engages the participation of multiple professionals. The concentration in Community Mental Health prepares students to understand the components needed to provide services at the community level and to develop skills for effective delivery. This concentration is a good fit for students interested in public health, public administration, social work, law, and public policy.

Addictions and Mental Health is a one-year program for graduate students committed to advancing their skills and knowledge. This program combines classroom instruction with a field placement for students to work with clients. The Addictions and Mental Health one-year program will be beneficial for seasoned practitioners who are committed to maintaining currency, and/or who are seeking career advancement.