Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Online) Program By European University Cyprus |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

8,460 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

A research-focused master’s degree that prepares professionals to be change agents in the field of child and youth mental health.

The MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at EUC is aimed at professionals working or wishing to work with children, adolescents and their families/guardians. This non-applied degree offers a deepening of knowledge in basic areas of child and adolescent mental health with multiple applications within the existing fields of the applicants.

The degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge of policy trends and innovative practices in the mental health field as it relates to children, youth and their families. With a strong focus on early intervention as a preventative measure, the program’s core courses develop skills, knowledge and awareness of child and adolescent psychological development. Emphasis is placed on research methods, design and evaluation related to child and adolescent behavioral and developmental health. Under the supervision of department faculty, students participate in specialized research that furthers their knowledge in their chosen field. Graduates are able to contribute to strategies that promote inclusion and protection of children and emerging adults in a variety of agencies or to pursue doctoral studies in related fields.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

A research-focused master’s degree that prepares professionals to be change agents in the field of child and youth mental health.

The MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at EUC is aimed at professionals working or wishing to work with children, adolescents and their families/guardians. This non-applied degree offers a deepening of knowledge in basic areas of child and adolescent mental health with multiple applications within the existing fields of the applicants.

The degree program provides students with in-depth knowledge of policy trends and innovative practices in the mental health field as it relates to children, youth and their families. With a strong focus on early intervention as a preventative measure, the program’s core courses develop skills, knowledge and awareness of child and adolescent psychological development. Emphasis is placed on research methods, design and evaluation related to child and adolescent behavioral and developmental health. Under the supervision of department faculty, students participate in specialized research that furthers their knowledge in their chosen field. Graduates are able to contribute to strategies that promote inclusion and protection of children and emerging adults in a variety of agencies or to pursue doctoral studies in related fields.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
2.8+
6.5+

SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA:

  • A first degree or equivalent, in medicine, psychology, nursing, social work, education or law (criminal justice) with a Grade Point Average (G. P. A. ) of 2. 80 (or equivalent).
  • Candidates who do not fulfill the required academic qualifications of a 2. 80 G. P. A. (or equivalent), but can present a C. V with activities relevant to the programmes’ context will be considered.
  • Candidates coming from academic backgrounds without Statistics and Child Development courses, but fulfill all the other entry requirements, will be offered a “conditional acceptance”. Following this, and after the evaluation of the application by the Department, they will have to take one or both of the short foundation courses “Foundations of Statistics in Social Sciences” and “Foundation Course in Developmental Psychology”, prior to entering the programme. Depending on their specific former education, exemption from one of the two foundation courses can be considered.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:

  1. A completed application form together with a non-refundable fee of €52*. Applicants may also apply online here.
  2. Official copy of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in English (or official copies of professional qualifications)
  3. Official copy of academic transcript, in English
  4. Official copy of High School Leaving Certificate and grade marksheet in English
  5. Proof of English language proficiency (if any)
  6. One recommendation letter
  7. Proof of work experience (if applicable)
  8. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  9. Copy of a valid passport (for international applicants only)
18 Months
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,460 EUR
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International Students

8,460 EUR
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European University Cyprus has seven different schools which offer undergraduate degrees:

  • Scool of Humanities, Social and Educational Sciences
  • School of Sciences
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Veterinary Medicine
  • School of Dentistry
  • School of Law


Founded in 1961, European University Cyprus (EUC) was granted university status in 2007. It is the first Greek university to be awarded the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) Label by the European Commission, one of only 40 European institutions with this distinction. EUC has a student enrolment of 10,000+. European University Cyprus has a strong commitment to community service and environmental sustainability..

EUC is located in Nicosia, Cyprus’ capital and largest city. The university is situated near the center of political, economic and cultural activity in the country. EUC has recently expanded and opened a new campus, consists of modern facilities, well-equipped laboratories, amphitheatre lecture halls, student apartments and entertainment venues.

EUC’s Center for Applied Research was established in 1991 as an independent, non-governmental institution, providing market research, training, and consultancy services to public and private sector clients. The Center also emphasizes the importance of accurate, ethical data collection, sharing the findings of CAR projects as widely as possible. EUC’s faculty collaborates with scientists from some of world’s best universities including Harvard, Oxford, Imperial College London, Cambridge, University College London, King’s College London, Queen Mary,  and the University of London. EUC’s researchers coordinate or participate in a number of prestigious projects funded by the European Commission and the Research Promotion Foundation in Cyprus.

All Master’s and PhD Programs have been approved by the Accreditation Committee of Private Universities of the Ministry of Education and Culture and are recognized worldwide. European University Cyprus has six schools: the School of Arts and Education Sciences, the School of Business Administration, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Sciences, the School of Medicine and the School of Law.

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