Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Wellness: Family Dynamics Emphasis
Benefits of Choosing To Study Family Dynamics
Grand Canyon University's graduate certificate in mental health, family dynamics emphasis is designed for professionals interested in working with families in various community settings to promote mental health and wellness.
You will explore areas of family development, parenting and social motivations. You will be introduced to research and taught best practices for integrating mental health and wellness principles within family systems. While this certificate does not lead to counseling certification or licensure, it offers you an opportunity to advance your education and specialty in family mental health and wellness.
Online: $600 per credit [More Info]
The University will accept one course of the total certificate requirements in transfer.
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Master's)
- Undergraduate Degree*
- 2.8+ GPA
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
- GMAT: 500
- GRE: 300 combined**
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).
Benefits of Earning Your Certificate From GCU
The graduate certificate in mental health and wellness with a focus on family interactions is offered online so you can build upon your skills and earn credits on your own schedule. Take family dynamics classes through our digital learning platform and interact with knowledgeable faculty throughout the program.
GCU also offers a Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellness with an Emphasis in Family Dynamics that is designed to deepen knowledge and skills through continued coursework and practical examination of the field.
Course Topics in Family Mental Health and Wellness
This certificate program offers family dynamics classes that teach you competencies in the following areas:
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Career Opportunities After Studying Family Dynamics
By completing this online graduate certificate in mental health and wellness with a focus on family structures, you may have the opportunity to use your skills in social service fields. Coupled with a bachelor's or master's degree in mental health and wellness, this certificate teaches core competencies you may use in social service fields.
Settings that may provide comprehensive children and family services include:
Schools
Churches
Hospitals
Community-based organizations
Complete Your Graduate Certificate From an Accredited University
GCU is proud to be institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), providing quality in education since 1968. Our university meets the HLC’s high standards in areas such as integrity, governance, learning effectiveness, admissions, student services, stewardship and academic achievement.
Frequently Asked Questions
To learn more about the graduate certificate program and the importance of studying family structures and interactions, read through our answers to these commonly asked questions.
Why is understanding family dynamics important?
If I am completing, or have completed, a major unrelated to family dynamics studies can I still be admitted into the program?
Program Curriculum
Core Courses
Advance your knowledge through family dynamics classes. To inquire about this online certificate program at GCU, complete the form on this page to connect with a university counselor.