AUT - Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies
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Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies
Code: AK3580
Level: 7
Points: 120
Duration: 1 year full time / Part time available (limited places for part time study)
Venue: North Shore Campus
Start date: 27 February 2012
AUT University encourages early application before November 2011. Interviews are required for entry to this programme. There are limited places available for this qualification.
Want to enrol in a programme: Apply online
Entry requirements
- University Entrance
- English Language Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree or a relevant professional qualification (or experience approved by the dean to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree)
- Police clearance
- Addendum and relevant experience
Overview
This qualification is designed for health professionals and volunteers whose work requires a detailed understanding of human experience and behaviour. It is the first stage of AUT’s integrated psychotherapy programme that leads to qualification as a beginning psychotherapist.
Graduates who go on to complete the Master of Psychotherapy can apply for provisional membership of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists and under an interim scope of practice with the Psychotherapy Registration Board of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Interview process for this programme
You must participate in an interview process for acceptance into this programme.
For more information about this contact:
Anne McDermott
09 921 9999 ext 7015
anne.mcdermott@aut.ac.nz
What this programme covers
The qualification will provide you with the theory and foundation skills of psychotherapy, including an understanding of human experience and human behaviour. There is an emphasis on self awareness and experiential learning, so you learn to understand your own processes of interaction and develop effective communication skills.
Career opportunities
This qualification is designed to augment your knowledge, skills and employability if you work in the people helping field. It also fulfils the entry criteria for the Master of Psychotherapy.
You take the following papers:
Below is a summary only. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar.
566401 Psychopathologies
567402 Human Development
567403 Social and Cultural Analysis
567404 Research in Mental Health
567418 Foundation Knowledge for Psychotherapy
567434 Reflexivity and Relational Skills
567435 Introductory Skills for Psychotherapy
567436 Assessment and Treatment Planning for Clinical Populations