Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)
BHlthSc(MentalHlth)
The Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) course aims to prepare graduates who have appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to work competently as a mental health worker within their own communities and mainstream mental health services. This specialist program aims to prepare graduates to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, their family and communities and other health professionals, Indigenous and non-Indigenous. An understanding of primary health care, cultural safety, equity and socio-cultural aspects of care will enhance the graduates' understanding and appreciation of the clients' and their family's experience of emotional and social trauma and mental health problems.
Students may elect to exit the course following the completion of the first year of study with the award University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health), or the first two years of study with the award Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health).
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga Campus
Study mode
Distance education
Normal course duration
Full-time 3 years (6 sessions)
Admission criteria
To be admitted in the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) applicants will:
- be of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background; and
- demonstrate an aptitude to undertake this course through previous relevant experiences in the field of mental health and Indigenous issues;
and, if required:
- have completed a bridging program.
Articulation
The University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health) and the Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health) are exit point only courses within the Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health).
Credit
Charles Sturt University credit regulations will apply. Credits will be assessed and given for relevant prior learning in the field of mental health, mental health nursing, Indigenous health and Indigenous mental health.
Students who have already successfully completed the stand-alone Diploma of Health Science (Mental Health) or equivalent are awarded 128 points of credit.
Graduation requirements*
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (23 subjects).
Enrolment pattern
Distance education - Full-time
Session 1
MHP101 Introduction to Mental Health
MHP102 Social and Emotional Wellbeing
MHP103 Mental Health Across the Life Span 1
MHP104 Introduction to Substance Use: Assessment and Intervention
Session 2
MHP105 Introduction to Primary Health Care: Mental Health 1 (commenced)
MHP106 Mental Health Across the Life Span 2
MHP107 Healing Our People (Counselling 1)
Electives
MHP108 Alcohol and Other Drugs: Assessment and Intervention
MHP109 Body, Illness and Health
Students may choose to exit at this point with the award University Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health) UniCertHlthSc(MentalHlth).
Session 3
MHP201 Assessment, Diagnosis and Management in Psychiatry (commenced)
MHP202 Crisis Management
MHP203 Healing Our Spirit: Grief, Loss and Trauma
MHP209 Mental Health, Law and Ethics
Session 4
MHP201 Assessment, Diagnosis and Management in Psychiatry (completed)
MHP204 Healing Our People (Counselling 2)
MHP205 Primary Health Care: Mental Health 2
Electives
MHP206 Suicide Prevention
MHP207 Alcohol and Other Drugs: Interventions
MHP208 Working with Adolescents and Youth
Students may choose to exit at this point with the award Associate Degree in Health Science (Mental Health) AssocDegHlthSc(MentalHlth).
Session 5
MHP301 Research in Mental Health (16 points) (commenced)
MHP302 Professional Issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health (16 points) (commenced)
MHP303 Sexual Assault and Family Violence
MHP304 Mental Health and Substance Use (Dual Diagnosis)
Session 6
MHP301 Research in Mental Health (16 points) (completed)
MHP302 Professional Issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health (16 points) (completed)
MHP305 Working with Families
Electives (Distance Education)
MHP306 Forensic Mental Health (Youth)
MHP307 Advanced Skills in Drug and Alcohol
MHP308 Community Action Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au