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. It's 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. This course is delivered in partnership with The Bouverie Centre in Brunswick. For more information please see the above entry requirements link, the handbook link below or contact The Bouverie Centre at bouverie.academic@latrobe.edu.au .
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Clinical Family Therapy, students must complete 180 credit points consisting of: 180 core credit-points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Contemporary Applications of Family and Systemic Practice
- Foundations of Family and Systemic Practice
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Year 1 entry
- Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in a counselling, health, community or welfare field. Year 2 entry
- Australian bachelor's 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
Recognition
The Master of Clinical Family Therapy offered at the Brunswick (Bouverie) campus is accredited by the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). Graduates of the Master of Clinical Family Therapy offered at the Brunswick (Bouverie) campus, who meet the training requirements set out by AAFT, may be eligible to apply for Clinical Family Therapist membership with the AAFT. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details. See www.aaft.asn.au
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| La Trobe Partnership | No |
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| Online | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: La Trobe Partnership, Online.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
Further information
Please note that because The Bouverie Centre will be changing its university affiliation in the near future we will not be taking enrolments for 2017 for our Level 1 entry into the Master of Clinical Family Therapy. Students who enrol in the Graduate Certificate will cover the same material and may be then eligible to apply for second year entry into the Masters Program in 2018.
