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Overview
The Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness with Emphasis in Prevention program at Grand Canyon University guides students in developing foundational knowledge that translates to the fields of human services and community health.
Grounded in evidence-based practices, the rigorous curriculum inspires students to reach new academic heights as they study how to serve others by effectively advocating for healthy mental, cognitive and spiritual behaviors.
Careers
The prevention or mitigation of the effects of mental illnesses is essential for preserving quality of life. Prevention science in mental health may help lower rates of the consequences of mental illnesses, including unemployment, incarceration, homelessness and suicide ideation.
Graduates with prevention science degrees are well-positioned to build a meaningful career in service to others in need. As an aspiring mental health specialist, you may pursue work in any of the following settings:
- Churches and other faith-based organizations
- Social service agencies
- Hospitals and community health clinics
- Schools and universities
- Community-based organizations
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Graduate Studies in the Liberal Arts
- Introduction to Mental Health and Wellness
- Ethics and Cultural Diversity in Mental Health and Wellness
- Introduction to Prevention Science
- Prevention Throughout the Lifespan
- Specific Prevention Topics
- Community Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
34 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 315 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.8
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. Required
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. 500
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate applicants may be accepted at GCU with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU), with a 2.8 GPA or higher.
- If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you may be eligible for admission with a graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college or program and passing test scores: GMAT, GRE.
Tuition Fee
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International
530 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 530 USD per credit and a duration of . -
National
530 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 530 USD per credit and a duration of .
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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