Master of Clinical Family Therapy
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
This practically orientated course provides training in family therapy with a focus on supervision of family work and integrating family therapy theory. Its ideal for psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, youth workers, drug and alcohol counsellors, psychiatric nurses or workers from other professions who are suitably qualified and want to focus strictly on family therapy counselling. It offers a solid grounding in systems theory and substantial experiential work, including supervised clinical practice in a family therapy context in teams of no more than six students in year 2 and 3. Family therapy focuses on the important role of the family and the power of relationships to foster social, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Structure
Total of 180 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- FTH4002 Contemporary Applications Of Family And Systemic Practice
- FTH4001 Foundations Of Family And Systemic Practice
- FTH5TPB Family Therapy Models And Applications
- FTH5TPA Foundational Family Therapy Models
- FTH5TPC Family Therapy - Advanced Application
- FTH5TPD Family Therapy - Advanced Integrative Practice
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Year 1 entry
- Australian bachelors degree or equivalent in a counselling, health, community or welfare field. Year 2 entry
- Australian bachelors degree (or equivalent) and Graduate Certificate of Family Therapy or equivalent. If considering membership of a professional body in the future, please confirm with the applicable professional body that any subject for which credit is sought will be accepted before proceeding.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| La Trobe Partnership | Domestic: $72,000 | No |
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| Online | Domestic: $72,000 | No |
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