Study location	Canada, Ontario, King City
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	IMH

Tuition fee	CA$17,782 per program The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$16,066), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess: A bachelor’s degree, or advanced diploma Note: Applicants with a two-year college diploma and at least six months of full-time work experience in early childhood development or a related field may be considered for admission. Relevant resumé and references must be provided. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	After admission, but before beginning classes, you must obtain: current immunization report and report of chest x–ray or tuberculin skin test valid Standard First Aid with CPR C certificate (two-day course) Police Vulnerable Sector Check

More information	senecacollege.ca/..grams/fulltime/IMH.html

Overview

This eight-month graduate certificate program provides you with additional training and skills to enhance your current career and open up new opportunities. As a student in this program, you will gain the tools necessary to support young families to promote positive mental health and to help prevent long-term mental health issues. You will also acquire skills, knowledge and judgment to make positive contributions to the best start in life for infants and their families.

There is a robust body of research and literature on early childhood development, including early mental health. A certificate in infant mental health will increase your knowledge and skills to work with vulnerable young children and their families.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Practical applications of current research
• Understanding of risk and protective factors
• Early intervention applications

Field Placement

During this program, you will complete a mandatory field placement. Prior to beginning your field placement, you will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Check, an up to date medical form, and Standard First Aid and CPR. The documents will be validated by a third party.

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:

• Child protection agencies
• Early intervention
• Children’s mental health
• Child welfare
• Infant development
• Family support
• Settlement programs