STRESS MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS IN HEALTH PROMOTION (MSc)

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DEPARTMENTHealth Promotion
CAMPUSLimassol
DURATION1.5 Years
LANGUAGEGreek
ECTS Credits90

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Final Higher Education Qualification:

Master of Science in Stress Management and Wellness in Health Promotion

The Program of Study is Accredited by the CY.Q.A.A. (Foreas) with Government Subsidy.

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Learning Outcomes

Admission Policy

Grading System

Semester Breakdown

Academic Staff

The term health is very broad and general. Physical. Emotional, social and mental health are all part of the holistic approach of the health field. This academic program seeks to provide specialized scientific theoretical knowledge to candidates in health related specializations. Alternative approaches and methods are introduced in trlation to stress management and wellness in health promotion. The Master in Stress Management and Wellness in Health promotion consists of twelve (12) courses and it requires a minimum of 90 ECTS credits to graduate. There is no other in-between titles and the passing mark is 60%.

To provide students with comprehensive knowledge in the field of health and wellness that will enable them to become effective professionals in their field of employment.
To explain specialized scientific theories of a holistic approach to health and wellness in accordance with the requirements of modern society.
Strengthen the ability to manage health, stress and wellness problems to improve citizens’ quality of life.
To understand the modern trends in health in order to make the most documented decisions as specialized professionals in their field of work.
To prepare students with specialized knowledge and skills in the promotion of health and well-being and in the management of stress.
To investigate factors that affect the health and well-being of society (environment, gender, perceptions, etc.)
To set, research and develop modern strategies towards a holistic approach to health promotion.

Holders of an undergraduate degree in nursing, aesthetics, psychology, physical education, physiotherapy and other qualifications related to health professions.
Holders of an Undergraduate degree from any internationally recognized four – year program or
Three – year undergraduate program from UK universities or Respective Bachelor of Science (BSc or BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees are accepted
Priority will be given to applicants who have at least 1 year of full-time employment,
Proof of proficiency in Greek language if the candidate is a foreigner,
Proof of English language proficiency such as: TOEFL or IELTS or GCE or equivalent, unless they have a degree from an English-speaking institution
Two letters of recommendation from academics or individuals involved in the candidate’s professional field
Full CV accompanied by a text describing the reasons for wishing to enroll in the master’s degree
Candidates will be invited to a personal interview to evaluate their potential to contribute to the Program.

A system of continuous (course work) which is 50% and final Exams which is 50% and the Passing mark is 60%, as follows:

During the semester, the instructor evaluates the students through a) Course Work which consists of: Tests, assignments, individual or group project, mid-term exams and / or other tests. The average of the scores is the continuous assessment score.
The final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.
The Passing mark is: 60%

A Semester

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	ΜΑΦ 511	Health Promotion and Education	4	–	50	14	56	7
2	ΜΑΦ 512	Research Methodology	3	–	50	14	42	6
3	ΜΑΦ 513	Basic Principles & Theories of Stress	3	–	50	14	42	5
4		Elective	3	–	50	14	42	6
5		Elective	3	–	50	14	42	6

B Semester

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	ΜΑΦ 514	Εξειδικευμένες Τεχνικές Διαχείρισης Στρες	2		50	14	56	6
2	ΜΑΦ 515	Health & Safety in Health Promotion	2		50	14	56	6
3	ΜΑΦ 516	Professional Deontology	2		50	14	42	6
4		Elective	2		50	14	42	6
		Elective	1		50	14	42	6

C Semester

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	ΜΑΦ 517	Quantitative Statistical Methods	4		50	14	56	8
2	ΜΑΦ 518	Final Dissertation Thesis	5		50	14	70	22

Electives

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	ΜΑΦ 610	Biophysiology and Stress	3	–	50	14	42	6
2	ΜΑΦ 611	Social Psychology & Stress	3	–	50	14	42	6
3	ΜΑΦ 612	Nosology & Stress	3	–	50	14	42	6

4	ΜΑΦ 613	Stress & Alternative Applications	3	–	50	14	42	6
5	ΜΑΦ 614	Wellness & Aesthetic Applications	3	–	50	14	42	6
6	ΜΑΦ 615	Environmental Aesthetics & Health	3	–	50	14	42	6

7	ΜΑΦ 616	Organizational Behaviour & Time Management	3	–	50	14	42	6
8	ΜΑΦ 617	Introduction to Public Administration	3	–	50	14	42	6

Professors Name	Qualifications	E-mail	FT / PT
Dr. Demetra Florou Head of the Program	PhD Cell & Molecular Biology – National & Kapodistrian University Athens MSc Cell & Molecular Biology – University of Essex, BSc Cell & Molecular Biology – University of Essex		FT
Dr. Aristoniki Theodosiou	PhD Psychology, MSc Finance & Maritime Studies, MSc Psychotherapy, MSc Total Quality Management & Innovative Implementation on Education, PgP Counselling Psychology Bachelor Psychology		FT
Dr. Vasiliki Raikou	PhD – Δpharmaceutical Chemistry – National & Kapodistrian University Athens MSc – Management of health (medical School – Athens) Bachelor in Biology – National & Kapodistrian University Athens Bachelor in Aesthetics & Cosmetology – TEI Athens		PT
Dr. Ifigenia Efthymiou	PhD on Statistics – University of Aegean Master’s Degree “Statistics and Data Analysis – University of Aegean – BSc, Department of Statistics and Actuarial – Financial Mathematics – University of Aegean		FT
Dr. Evripidou Polykarpos	Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education of the IASO Bachelor in Medicine – Russian State University Moscow Pathologist – Diabetologist		PT
Dr. Amvrosios Prodromou Head of the Program	Doctorate in Business Administration – Swiss Management University- Switzerland. Master in Business Administration –St. Mark and St. John University –Plymouth UK. Bachelors in Business Administration – European Institute of Education.		FT
Dr. Pavlos Panayi	Ph.D. Data Communications (New York City University New York, NY) MBA Business Administration (New York City University New York, NY) BSc in Computer Science (New York Institute of Technology)		FT