Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for
examination.
Doctoral candidates will normally complete no less than two years
and no more than four years of full-time equivalent study by the
time their thesis is submitted for examination.
NUR7200 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis 0
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF FAMILY
PRACTICE
Course Code F87
This course is designed for professionals working with families
experiencing high conflict or significant disruption brought about
by the presence of family violence or abuse, separation and/or
divorce and other transitions such as a move to single parent
status. The course focuses on, and will qualify graduates to work
in, family relationship centres, non-government family services
organisations, the family courts, other government agencies
providing services for families and associated workplaces. Skills
taught will include those involved in assessing families, referral
and protection, working with children who are experiencing
significant family disruption, and therapeutic and dispute
settlement approaches. Students will gain knowledge of family
issues, the effects of grief and loss on family members and family
function and dysfunction.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
Entrance to the course is successful completion of an
undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
PSY4000 Introduction to Family Practice 15
PSY4001 The Family Counsellor: Skills, Theory and 15
Practice
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY4002 Cultural Influences on Families in the 15
Australian Context
PSY4003 Working with Families in High Conflict 15
status. The course focuses on, and will qualify graduates to work
in, family relationship centres, non-government family services
organisations, the family courts, other government agencies
providing services for families and associated workplaces. Skills
taught will include those involved in assessing families, referral
and protection, working with children who are experiencing
significant family disruption, and therapeutic and dispute
settlement approaches. Students will gain knowledge of family
issues, the effects of grief and loss on family members and family
function and dysfunction. Students will gain knowledge of family
mediation and working with families who are involved in the
court system.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance to the course is either:
• A three year degree in a relevant discipline, for
example: Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work,
Children's Studies or Family Law, and at least two
years relevant professioanl experience, or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years
relevant professional experience (Please consult with
the Course Coordinator).
Applicants who hold a Graduate Certificate of Family Practice
may apply for advanced standing.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Diploma of Family Practice comprises 120 credit
points, and is offered on a full time (one year) or part-time (two
years) basis. It consists of 8 core units (8 x 15 credit points).
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY4000 Introduction to Family Practice 15
PSY4001 The Family Counsellor: Skills, Theory and 15
Practice
PSY4004 The Family Mediator: Skills, Theory and 15
Practice
PSY4005 Working with Children in the Shadow of the
Law
15
Students who complete the first four units of the Graduate
Diploma of Family Practice may exit with a Graduate Certificate
of Family Practice.
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY4002 Cultural Influences on Families in the 15
Australian Context
PSY4003 Working with Families in High Conflict 15
PSY4006 Working within the Court System 15
PSY4310 Applied Developmental Psychology: a Family
Perspective
15
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF FAMILY PRACTICE
Course Code S09
This course is designed for professionals working with families
experiencing high conflict or significant disruption brought about
by the presence of family violence or abuse, separation and/or
divorce and other transitions such as a move to single parent
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code Q89
Course Code D88
114 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2007