Course Description
MSc in Child and Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills
PCI College
MSc in Child and Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills at PCI College
This course is designed for students who wish to gain specialist training and a Middlesex University Masters qualification in counselling & psychotherapy for teenagers and children under 18. It will provide you with the theoretical background and practical skills to work with children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting, with particular emphasis on working through creative approaches. The course is suitable for counsellors/psychotherapists, social workers, guidance counsellors, psychologists, youth workers and other related disciplines that work therapeutically with those under 18.
Exploring creative media such as art, sandplay, therapeutic storytelling, drama, music and other approaches, this course places significant emphasis on experiential learning and the acquisition of key skills for work with young clients. It draws on established and current theory in counselling and psychotherapy, up to date approaches in child and adolescent mental health, lifespan development, family systems and trauma.
Students will also engage in clinical placement work of 100 hours over the duration of the course to put into practice the skills and knowledge gained in the programme. Individual clinical supervision will be required and personal therapy is required for students.
The course is suitable for counsellors/psychotherapists, social workers, guidance counsellors, psychologists, youth workers, teachers and other related disciplines that work therapeutically with those under 18.
Venue: Dublin West & Cork
Next Start Date: September 2022
Application Deadline: May 2022
Duration:
Two years (24 months) part-time. The course will take place at weekends (Saturday & Sunday, approx. 1 weekend per month from October to June) and the full provisional timetable will be available shortly.
Assessment: Written and practical assignments
Selection Process: There are a limited number of places available (18). Selection is based on application and interview.
Garda Vetting: Students will be required to participate in Garda Vetting procedures in relation to programme and accreditation requirements
Award: MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY MSc IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC SKILLS
Level: Level 7 FHEQ (Comparable to Level 9 NFQ)
This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by PCI College, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University. FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education Qualification) is the UK National Framework of Qualifications.
Interested in finding out more? You can contact us at (01) 464 2268 or enquiries@pcicollege.ie if you have more questions, and see the FAQs section below.
“Creative activities in therapy offer many benefits where verbal techniques fail to help an adolescent heal. Imagination and fantasy are the first adaptive coping strategies children have available to them, especially during pre-school years. By using imagination children and adolescents can formulate a more appealing narrative for what has happened to them or divert themselves from it momentarily.” Read course Lecturer Deirdre Reilly’s blog on working with adolescents. Read here
| College Name | PCI College |
| Course Category | Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Care |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 22 |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 30th September 2020 |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Course Duration | Two years part-time. The course will take place at weekends (Saturday & Sunday, approx. 1 weekend per month from October to June) |
| Course Times | Two years (24 months) part-time. The course will take place at weekends (Saturday & Sunday, approx. 1 weekend per month from October to June) and the full provisional timetable will be available shortly. |
| Title of Awarding | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY MSc IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC SKILLS |
| Entry Requirements | Students entering the MSc course must hold a relevant honours degree (Level 8 NFQ or equivalent; Final grade 2.2 or above). Students who do not meet this criteria may be eligible to enter the course on the basis of prior learning and experience in the area. Students applying on the basis of prior learning must provide evidence of their knowledge, skill and ability to pursue this programme of study. This should be in the form of a career portfolio (including transcripts of any relevant results, statements of prior learning based on systematic reflection) and be must submitted with your application. |
| Career Path | Students who graduate from the MSc in Child and Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Skills will be equipped to work with children and adolescents (under 18) in a therapeutic setting. Career opportunities may include working for state and voluntary organisations, schools, community care centres, mental health organisations, youth organisations, integrating the skills with any qualifications that students have already achieved. Please note that this course does not qualify you as a professional, accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist. As an addition to your existing professional qualification, it will allow you to work with Children & Adolescents in a therapeutic setting. If it is your intention to become a professional Counsellor/Psychotherapist, accredited by the IACP, please see our BSc (Honours) Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy course for more details. |
