Program Overview
The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health at University of South Florida is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'MHS 6074 - Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health - 3 hours\', "PHC 6240 - Cultural Competency in Children\'s Mental Health - 3 hours", \'MHS 6099 - Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Policy - 3 hours\', \'PHC 6708 - Evaluation and Research Methods in Community Health - 3 hours\', \'MHS 6095 - Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Care - 3 hours\', \'MHS 6410 - Intensive Individualized Positive Behavior Support - 3 hours\', \'MHS 6066 - Systems, Services and Supports for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities - 3 hours\', \'MHS 6065 - Issues and Trends in Developmental Disabilities - 3 hours\', \'MHS 6796 - Single Subject Design -OR- MHS 6942- Practicum in Evidence Based Practice - 3 hours\', "MHS 6100- Applied Leadership in Children\'s Behavioral Health - 3 hours", \'MHS 6097- Financing in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health - 3 hours\', "MHS 6096- Program Development and Implementation in Children\'s Mental Health - 3 hours", \'MHS 7740- Survey Course in Planning, Evaluation, and Accountability - 3 hours\', \'PHC 6728- Translational Research Methods in Adolescent Behavioral Health - 3 hours\', \'PHC 6729- Advanced Research Education in Adolescent Behavioral Health - 3 hours\', \'MHS 7746- Statistical Applications in Adolescent Behavioral Health - 3 hours\', \'PHC 6539- Foundations in Adolescent Behavioral Health - 3 hours\', \'MHS 6095- Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Care - 3 hours\', \'RCS 5450- Fundamentals of Substance Abuse - 3 hours\', \'PHC 6542- Epidemiology of Mental Disorders - 3 hours\', \'MHS 6096- Program Development & Implementation in CABH - 3 hours\', \'Elective courses vary by concentration (Six hours are required for Developmental Disabilities; nine are required for the other Concentrations)\', \'Students will sit for the comprehensive exam in the semester in which they complete all core courses and required concentration courses.\', \'MHS 6972 - Thesis in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health - 6 hours\', \'MHS 6972 - Thesis in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health - 6 hours Students either complete a thesis or applied track - Applied Field Experience Option and must successfully defend the thesis or present their applied project.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A bachelor\'s and/or graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution
GRE required with a preferred Verbal score in 58th percentile and Quantitative score in 18th percentile for applicants interested in the thesis option.
A 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits of major
Submission of transcripts
Letters of reference (3)
One page statement of goals/career objectives and proposed concentration of interest
Complete a background check prior to Field Experience placements
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Florida
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Tampa, United States
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