Family Therapy (Grad Certificate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy
Length
1 year part-time
Campuses
Other
Course description
This course provides an introduction to theories and practices useful in working with families. It is ideal for those with an interest in enhancing their skills (and therefore client outcomes) in the professional contact they have with families - in education, nursing, welfare, family support, child protection, disability, drug and alcohol, residential care and mental health. Students are encouraged to relate theory and practice to their own work settings. Content offers a basic grounding in family therapy theory as well as experiential work in small groups.
Students may progress to the clinical Master's if desired. However, please note that further professional supervision and broader training is required for accreditation as a family therapist.
Course structure
Students complete four subjects. Classes span six hours per week over two 13-week semesters. For more details, use the Handbook link below.
Contact hours
156
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University by 31 October 2011. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $5715 (60 credit points).
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
The Course Coordinator will advise students regarding any additional costs.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in any field but preferably in counselling, health or welfare; and completion of the Bouverie Centre's Introductory Workshop in Family Therapy or equivalent. Special consideration may be given to exceptional candidates without an undergraduate degree who have worked in and significantly contributed to the family support field for a substantial period.
Applicants are also required to work in roles with direct involvement with families. They do not have to be employed in a specific counselling or therapy role, but must have some ongoing working relationship with at least five families throughout the year.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
The course is taught at The Bouverie Centre, Brunswick.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the Victorian Association of Family Therapists (VAFT). However, completion of Master of Clinical Family Therapy or an equivalent course (plus some additional hours of supervision) is required for full Clinical Membership.