Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University
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MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - Oncampus,<br />
and Off-campus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology consists of 77.5<br />
credit points (4 units).<br />
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1<br />
PSY7203 Psychology and Law 1 12.5<br />
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2<br />
PSY6312 Psycholegal Assessments 12.5<br />
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1<br />
PSY7186 Practicum 4 and 5 40<br />
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2<br />
PSY7205 Psychology and Law 2 12.5<br />
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF FAMILY<br />
PRACTICE<br />
Course Code F87<br />
This course is designed for professionals working with families<br />
experiencing high conflict or significant disruption brought about<br />
by the presence of family violence or abuse, separation and/or<br />
divorce and other transitions such as a move to single parent<br />
status. The course focuses on, and will qualify graduates to work<br />
in, family relationship centres, non-government family services<br />
organisations, the family courts, other government agencies<br />
providing services for families and associated workplaces. Skills<br />
taught will include those involved in assessing families, referral<br />
and protection, working with children who are experiencing<br />
significant family disruption, and therapeutic and dispute<br />
settlement approaches. Students will gain knowledge of family<br />
issues, the effects of grief and loss on family members and family<br />
function and dysfunction.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in a relevant<br />
field.<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.<br />
THIS COURSE HAS NO INTAKE IN 2008.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
The course structure is set out below:<br />
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1<br />
Entrance to the course is successful completion of an<br />
undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.<br />
PSY4000 Introduction to Family Practice 15<br />
PSY4001 The Family Counsellor: Skills, Theory and<br />
Practice<br />
15<br />
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2<br />
PSY4002 Cultural Influences on Families in the<br />
Australian Context<br />
15<br />
PSY4003 Working with Families in High Conflict 15<br />
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF FAMILY PRACTICE<br />
Course Code S09<br />
This course is designed for professionals working with families<br />
experiencing high conflict or significant disruption brought about<br />
by the presence of family violence or abuse, separation and/or<br />
divorce and other transitions such as a move to single parent<br />
status. The course focuses on, and will qualify graduates to work<br />
in, family relationship centres, non-government family services<br />
organisations, the family courts, other government agencies<br />
providing services for families and associated workplaces. Skills<br />
taught will include those involved in assessing families, referral<br />
and protection, working with children who are experiencing<br />
significant family disruption, and therapeutic and dispute<br />
settlement approaches. Students will gain knowledge of family<br />
issues, the effects of grief and loss on family members and family<br />
function and dysfunction. Students will gain knowledge of family<br />
mediation and working with families who are involved in the<br />
court system.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Entrance to the course is either:<br />
• A three year degree in a relevant discipline, for<br />
example: Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work,<br />
Children's Studies or Family Law, and at least two<br />
years relevant professioanl experience, or<br />
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years<br />
relevant professional experience (Please consult with<br />
the Course Coordinator).<br />
Applicants who hold a Graduate Certificate of Family Practice<br />
may apply for advanced standing.<br />
COURSE LOCATION<br />
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.<br />
THERE IS NO COURSE INTAKE FOR 2008.<br />
MODE OF STUDY<br />
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.<br />
MODE OF DELIVERY<br />
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Oncampus.<br />
COURSE STRUCTURE<br />
The Graduate Diploma of Family Practice comprises 120 credit<br />
points, and is offered on a full time (one year) or part-time (two<br />
years) basis. It consists of 8 core units (8 x 15 credit points).<br />
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1<br />
PSY4000 Introduction to Family Practice 15<br />
PSY4001 The Family Counsellor: Skills, Theory and<br />
Practice<br />
15<br />
PSY4004 The Family Mediator: Skills, Theory and<br />
Practice<br />
15<br />
PSY4005 Working with Children in the Shadow of the<br />
Law 15<br />
118 ECU <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Course Guide 2008
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