Masters Degree Study Departments
Master’s degree in Community Mental Health
The Department of Community Mental Health aims to promote the mental health and wellbeing of the population in general and of specific groups within it that endure social estrangement and discrimination, such as: people with long term ongoing mental issues, minorities, people who dealt with crisis or trauma, older people suffering from dementia, people suffering from developmental disabilities (physical, sensual, communicational or mental) and those who suffer from chronic disease or illness.
The department is unique in its constant contact with the community, cooperating with organizations within the community, local populations, consumers, and with government run health and welfare institutions. In addition, the department, it’s faculty and students, are engaged in social processes aimed at changing and improving conditions for estranged groups, which include reform in mental health related issues, changes in policies of the Ministry of Health, initiating treatment projects and volunteer work.
Studies in the Department of Community Mental Health are in a thesis track and a non-thesis track.
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Education, Psychology, Physiotherapy and others – with a grade point average of 80 or higher and passing the entrance exam.
Department requirements specified on the department’s website
Master’s degree studies in a research track and a non-research track.
Specialization program in Public Health Policy (in conjunction with the School of Public Health)
Employment options after graduation: Ministry of Health, HMOs and hospitals, hostels, clinics and rehabilitation work in the community. It is possible to continue research in order to pursue an advanced degree.
