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Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (Children and Adolescents) – (M.Sc.)
University of Derby
Faculty of Education, Health and Sciences
| Location: | Derby / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Derby
Why choose this course?
* The current course is the only fully accredited level two British Association of Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapy (children and adolescents) programme in the country.
The course is designed for care professionals who want to develop expertise in evidence based psychotherapy.
* You'll become an autonomous Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist equipped to undertake specialist work with children, adolescents and families.
* This is a new and innovative programme developed in response to the many requests we've had for this type of course -we're one of only two universities offering this type of course.
* We've got a highly committed, qualified and experienced lecturing team
* We may be able to support you to get supervision and can give advice about placement practice, if necessary.
* There are opportunities for interprofessional learning.
* You'll study at the university one day a week, so it's a good choice even if you live a distance from Derby.
This course focuses on your personal and professional development by:
* Increasing your theoretical understanding as it applies to children and adolescents
* Enhancing your clinical and professional skills and adapting them for children and adolescents
* Increasing your awareness to become a 'reflective practitioner' operating from a scientific evidence base
* Deepening your personal insight.
It will help you to:
* Develop your understanding of the theoretical, social, cultural and ideological contexts in which your clients perceive, confront and manage problems
* Engage in an in-depth consideration and analysis of the major trends and orientations within Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP) with children and adolescents
* Adopt an informed and critical approach to the professionalisation of psychotherapy with particular reference to ethical issues
* Develop your skills in the delivery of CBP with children and adolescents and their carers
* Undertake a piece of research or project related to the theory and practice of CBP with children and adolescents.
Contents
This course is occupationally focused and helps you become a highly skilled cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with children and adolescents. You'll also have the opportunity to develop exceptional communication and networking skills. At the same time, the course informs and directs your practice through critical reflection and the interpretation of research findings.
The government formally recognises the need for specialist practitioners in CBP with children and adolescents. As a result you will be amongst the first to shape services delivering CBP to children. On completion of the course you can expect to gain employment in Children and Adult Mental Health Services (CAMHS), the NHS, Primary Care, Social Care, Youth Justice, education, the independent sector or the voluntary sector.
Alternatively you may take up a research post or go on to Doctoral level training.
Anything else?
You will need to be an experienced practitioner with children/adolescents working in health, education or social care. If you do not qualify under BABCP 'core' professionals list (see please seek advice from our admissions office or the programme leader as to your eligibility.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
These normally include a related professional qualification (such as mental health nursing, social work), plus evidence of ability to function at degree level; qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy may be acceptable.
If you have a minor qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, or substantive experience in supervised practice, you may be eligible for entry through the system of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
To be considered for APL, please complete the normal application forms and return with a covering letter. Entry is normally subject to interview.
If you're applying for an postgraduate course, you will need at least:
* IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
* TOEFL: 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based)
* Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
* Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
* London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
* International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
* International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
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