Master of Health Care, Developer in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Work
Advance your professional expertise in mental health and substance abuse development through this specialized Master's program.
Best for:Best for health and social care professionals aiming to specialize in mental health and substance abuse development.
Overview
This higher education Master's program at Savonia University of Applied Sciences is designed to elevate the expert competencies of professionals working in mental health and substance abuse fields. The curriculum cultivates multi-level proficiencies to understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create innovative approaches within practical working-life contexts. Students learn to acquire, analyze, and apply empirical research evidence to develop and improve their professional practices. The program comprises 90 ECTS credits and is tailored for working professionals looking to drive practical development in health and social welfare.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced coursework focusing on mental health and substance abuse development
- Synthesize and apply research-based knowledge to practical workplace environments
- Analyze and evaluate contemporary approaches in health and social service contexts
- Design and implement development projects relevant to professional practice
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health care, social services, or related field
Degree offered: Master of Health Care
Language: Finnish
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in health care or social services
- Ability to engage with applied research and evidence-based practice
- Capability to critically analyze and develop working-life contexts
- Meeting national eligibility criteria for higher education Master's studies (YAMK) in Finland
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Applications are submitted through the official Studyinfo portal following the national application guidelines and schedule for higher education programs in Finland.
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