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School: Seneca College


ProgramInfant and Early Child Mental Health                                                                             

Program

Infant and Early Child Mental Health

Faculty

Community Services

Credential

Graduate Certificate

Duration

1 Year

Starting Month

Fall

Co-op opportunities

No

 

Program Description:

This two semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate prepares front line service providers with the skills and qualifications to provide mental health support to infants, children, and their families. The combination of theoretical and practical course content provides students with the knowledge, skills, and judgment to contribute to positive mental health when working with infants, children, families, or in community settings.


Admission Requirements:

  • Ontario      university or college degree, or three-year college diploma or equivalent.

  • We will      consider applicants with a two-year college diploma and six months of work      experience in the field of early childhood development or a related      discipline. Résumé and references must be provided.

  • English      Proficiency at the postsecondary level.

 

Tuition Fees:

Campus

King

Tuition

6,410.50

Alumni Fee

7.25

Convocation Fee*

50.00

Health Insurance**

783.97

Health and Wellness Fee

5.00

Seneca Student Federation Fee

56.50

Student Athletic Fee

46.25

Student Build Fund

50.00

Student Bursary Levy

3.00

Student Life Fee

5.00

Student Sport Build Fee

50.00

Student Support Fee

30.00

Technology Fee

120.00

Total Fees Due (first semester in academic   year)

$7,617.47

 

Career:

The early years have a unique and formative impact on development, relationships, functioning and overall health outcomes throughout life. The robust body of research and literature on early childhood development, including early mental health confirms that adversities such as: abuse, neglect, trauma can have a profound and devastating effect on brain development, emotional functioning and physical and mental health outcomes. The certificate in infant mental health will increase knowledge and skill for those wanting to work with vulnerable young children and their families. You will be prepared to work in settings such as child protection agencies, early intervention, children’s mental health, child welfare, infant development, family support, settlement programs.

 

Link to Seneca College Official Website

http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/IMH.html