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Overview
A new postgraduate programme which offers advanced study in psychological theory and its clinical application for practitioners working in the field of child & adolescent mental health.
| Name | PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Children & Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice |
|---|---|
| Start date | September |
| Length of study | Flexible |
| Programme Director | Emily Taylor |
The programme offers the essential elements of teaching and learning on the theoretical, conceptual and evidence bases for psychological practice whilst fostering a critical and reflective approach to their clinical application.
Core elements of the programme are child development in practice, evidence based psychological interventions for children and young people, attachment theory in clinical practice, early years and early intervention.
Delivered over one year full-time, or over 2-3 years part-time, this open programme offers a combination of academic and clinical skills teaching ranging from the philosophical underpinnings of mental health and illness to practical application of therapeutic skills.
Why choose the PGCert/PGDip/MSc in Children & Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice?
The flexible structure of the course allows students to choose from a range of courses either as independent CPD modules or as part of an academic qualification. Students can also choose to study on a full or part-time basis. This, along with careful timetabling, allows students to combine study with professional practice.
The teaching builds on core professional training in a range of disciplines (e.g. nursing, social work, teaching) by providing a critical awareness of psychological theories and models as they apply to practice with children and young people.
The programme provides an understanding of how theories of child development have changed over time and how this relates to emerging theories of mental health and illness in children and young people.
The programme offers high quality CPD opportunities providing academic rigour through interactive teaching, group assignments and online resources. There is a clear link between academia and practice. Students will find the programme stimulating and their professional practice rejuvenated and enhanced.
This article was published on May 21, 2012