Graduate Diploma in Child Psychotherapy Studies


Course information

Course Code: To be advised
Clayton campus
Fee paying course: subject fee $800.00, course fee $6400.00
Overseas student: subject fee $1450, course fee $11,600.00

Aims

On completion its participants will be able to:

Therefore on completion of the course participants will have engaged in learning experiences that will enable them to have knowledge and understanding about:

Entry requirements

A medical degree, a degree in the health sciences, a degree with a psychology major or an education degree at pass level from an approved tertiary institution, or qualifications and/or experience which in the opinion of the faculty board on the advice of the advisory committee are equivalent. It would be beneficial for intending students to be working in the field with children and/or adolescents.

Special requirements

Students will be required to have access to a computer with CD-Rom and modem.

Compulsory attendance requirements on-campus

One compulsory residential school for 4-5 days each year.

Course structure

First semester

Second semester

Year 1

Psychoanalytic and developmental theories I
DCP0001 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6
Normal developmental observation
DCP0002 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6

Psychoanalytic and developmental theories II
DCP0003 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6
Psychodynamic assessment of children and adolescents
DCP0004 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6

Year 2

Principles of child psychotherapy
DCP0005 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6
Principles of adolescent psychotherapy
DCP0006 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6

Principles of short term therapy and crisis work
DCP0007 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6
Principles of working with parents
DCP0008 EFTSU.125 Credit points: 6

Details of subjects

  • DCP0001: Psychoanalytic and developmental theories I
  • DCP0002: Normal developmental observation
  • DCP0003: Psychoanalytic and developmental theories II
  • DCP0004: Psychodynamic assessment of children and adolescents
  • Assessment

    The subjects of the course will be assessed at regular intervals (monthly) so that in line with distance education principles the students receive regular feedback of their progress, these assessments will count towards the final assessment at the completion of each subject. The students at each stage will be required to demonstrate an understanding and integration of the material provided in the course.
    The assignments required at Grad Dip level (4th year) equivalent to 3,000 words and at Masters level (5th year) equivalent to 5,000 words.
    The different components of the assessment will contribute towards the final assessment by the following amounts: regular assignments (40%), final assignment 40%), interactive assessment via the residential workshop (20%).

    Credits/exemptions

    Recognition of prior learning in the area will be considered for studies of equivalent standing that were completed not more than 5 years previously. Up to a maximum of 50% of the credit points would be considered.

    Further information

    For more detailed information contact Mrs Jeanette Beaufoy, telephone (03) 9496 4118, fax (03) 9499 9120, emailbeaufoy@silas.cc.monash.edu.au

    Completed applications

    Completed applications are to be forwarded to: Ms. Johanna Kwok, C/o Postgraduate Child Psychiatry Training Department, Building 36, Repat campus, Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre, Waterdale Road, Heidelberg 3084