Children's Mental Health Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

A 15-credit interdisciplinary certificate delivered through distance learning for behavioral health professionals who work with agencies and systems serving children and families with mental health needs, teaching how to assist children at different developmental stages within their contexts.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Three required courses (Organizational Cultural Competence, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Practice: SOC) plus two electives such as Wraparound Interventions and the System of Care or Mental Health Informatics. A grade of B or better is required in each course, and two of the three required courses must be completed before the electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of South Florida graduate certificates (university-wide): Graduate certificate applicants at USF need a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (or a graduate GPA of 3.00, if applicable) and must be admitted to the certificate itself; admission to a certificate does not guarantee admission to a degree programme. Applicants without a bachelor's degree or higher from the United States or a designated English-speaking country submit English proficiency test scores (USF graduate minimums: IELTS 6.5; Duolingo English Test 110; TOEFL iBT 79 on the earlier scale or 4.5 on the scale used after 21 January 2026). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying. Programme-specific: A grade of B or better is required in each certificate course.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 15 credit hours

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