Course Summary
Equipping learners and practising therapists with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Entry Routes
- If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6.5, or equivalent.
- An honours degree, Level 8 on The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), in counselling and psychotherapy, or equivalent.
OR
- An honours degree, Level 8 on the NFQ, plus a professional diploma in counselling and psychotherapy that meets with IACP/IAHIP course recognition standards (or equivalent). The diploma must have counselling and psychotherapy at its core.
Learners will be invited to an interview with faculty as part of the application process.
Application Details
Should you have any questions in relation to making your online application please contact Triona on 086-0499154.
Start Date: September 2024.
Fees
Overall Programme Fees
(Inclusive of QQI registration fee of €200).
Application Fees: €100 (non – refundable).
Post graduate Diploma Fees: €6,775*.
*Following successful interview a deposit of €2,300 is required to secure your place.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Duration
Delivery:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy is delivered using blended learning. This consists of a rotational module, where learners attend onsite classes and online classes. We do not utilise hybrid approaches, therefore onsite classes are integral to the programme.