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Graduate Certificate in Family and Systemic Therapy

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Family and Systemic Therapy is a one year, part-time specialist postgraduate training program, for professionals wishing to gain an introduction to working with families.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Aug

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Family and Systemic Therapy is a one year, part-time specialist postgraduate training program, for professionals wishing to gain an introduction to working with families.

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Family and Systemic Therapy is to extend the professional knowledge and skills of helping professionals with specialised knowledge and skills in Family and Systemic therapy to be able to systematically conceptualise and participate in the implementation of family focussed, family inclusive and systemic interventions within their area of practice. Graduates will be eligible for associate membership of the Australian Association of Family Therapy.

This program is appropriate for psychologists, clinical social workers, and other professionals already working in family-sensitive programs, who want to acquire greater conceptual and practical competencies, or to increase knowledge and clinical confidence. The course is aimed at practitioners who at looking to:

  • develop depth of expertise in Systemic and Family Therapy
  • increase the precision and quality of their clinical or therapeutic work with complex social-relational systems
  • include international best practice and research into their work with families and individuals.


Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have:

1. a Bachelor degree in health or related helping discipline*;

OR

submitted a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study and evidence of relevant industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period;

AND

2. Successfully complete the interview process associated with the course.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.

Study locations

Melbourne

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
86.4%
Overall satisfaction
92.6%
Skill scale
86.4%
Teaching scale
82.7%
Employed full-time
$73.1k
Average salary