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Overview
University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost toattend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university's mission of making quality education affordable for all.
As a tuition-free university, UoPeople offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional American universities, cutting your cost 95%. University of the People is tuition-free and has removed most of the cost to attend university. Minimal application and assessment fees support the university’s mission of making quality education affordable for all.
Students who currently work in the healthcare field, as well as those interested in careers in counseling, public policy, community health, and education may benefit from the Certificate in Behavioral Health at University of the People.
Program Goals
A professional certificate in Behavioral Health from University of the People program should be completed with the following goals to enhance expertise, significantly increase earning power, reputation, and the ability to deliver high-quality work.
Students are provided with the opportunity to sharpen their skills and knowledge in the field of behavioral health. Courses for the Behavioral Health Certification will focus on the following:
- Analyze human development in a global perspective from infancy to death.
- Examine developmental processes including socio-economic, cognitive and physical aspects.
- Explore psychopathology and mental health topics.
- Discover social scientific aspects of global mental health and bioethical issues.
Accreditation
- UoPeople is recognized by the DEAC as an accredited online University, and adheres to all DEAC Standards and Code of Ethics.
- The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
- The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
- In addition, UoPeople has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Programme Structure
The Certificate in Behavioral Health program requires:
- The completion of the required 12 credits, and all courses listed for the course requirements for the specific program.
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all coursework attempted at UoPeople.
- Earn an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 in all courses taken.
- Complete all required exams.
Courses include:
- Human Development in a Global Perspective
- Psychopathology and Mental Health
- Community Health
- Bioethics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
PTE Academic 44
TOEFL® IBT 61
Credits
13 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Pasadena, United States
Disciplines
Public Health Organisational Behaviour Health Sciences View 94 other Short Courses in Public Health in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
PTE Academic 44
TOEFL® IBT 61
Other requirements
General requirements
- Anyone who has a high-school education and is 16 years of age or older can study online at UoPeople.
Tuition Fee
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International
200 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 200 USD per module during 7 months. -
National
200 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 200 USD per module during 7 months.
UoPeople does not charge for tuition, books, or campus expenses. We charge a $60 application fee, and a $200 assessment fee to be paid for each course.
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