Graduate Diploma in Psychosocial Studies - AUT University

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This programme is designed for health professionals and volunteers whose work requires a detailed understanding of human experience and behaviour. The Graduate Diploma in Psychosocial Studies is the first stage of AUT University’s integrated psychotherapy programme that leads to qualification as a beginning psychotherapist. Graduates who complete the Master of Health Science in Psychotherapy can apply for provisional membership of the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists.

Programme Code: AK3580
Level: 7
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Two years part time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in an associated area, or its equivalent
• Preference for relevant work or voluntary experience in the people helping field

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

The programme will provide students with the theory and foundation skills of psychotherapy including the understanding of human experience and human behaviour. There is an emphasis on selfawareness and students learn to understand their own processes of interaction and to develop effective communication skills along with an emphasis on experiential learning.

FURTHER STUDIES

Master of Health Science
Master of Health Practice
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Health Science
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

566401 Psychopathologies
567402 Human Development
567403 Social and Cultural Analysis
567404 Research in Mental Health
567409 Experiential Training Group
567418 Foundation Knowledge for Psychotherapy
567430 Foundation Skills for Psychotherapy