QQI Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Introduction

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This Postgraduate Diploma programme will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents.

With a strong focus on excellence in clinical practice, learners are fully supported in making the transition from being a practising therapist with adults to clinical work with children and adolescents. A safe, nurturing environment is fostered through established links with an on-site placement centre

Programme/Award Title: QQI Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Awarding Body: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

Award Type: Major

Duration: 1 year (part time)

Credits: 60 ECTS

Mode of Delivery: Blended Learning

Blended learning means students learn via electronic and online media as well as face-to-face teaching. Some classes will occur online in real time, and some classes will occur face to face. Usually there is in the region of half and half face-to-face and online classes. This programme is facilitated through monthly three-day blocks (usually Friday evening, all day Saturday and all-day Sunday).

Start Date: 27th September 2024

Who Should Apply

This 1-year programme will be of interest to practising counsellors and psychotherapists and play therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in counselling and psychotherapy to work with children and adolescents

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. For more information, please click HERE.
• An honours degree, Level 8 on The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), in counselling and psychotherapy, or equivalent.
• 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.

Course Fees:

Application Fee €100 (non-refundable)

€6,775.00

Deposit €2,300 – 3 weeks of receipt of official offer

Balance €6,775 – Due 2 weeks before the start of programme

Alternative – Sign up for payment plan by Direct Debit. €100 administrative fee

Options for Attendance:

Block: This means that teaching is provided one weekend a month, rotating between on campus and online weekends. Weekend classes occur at the following times: Friday, 9:30am-5pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm and Sunday 9:30am-5pm.

Attendance requirement: 85%

Application Process: 

Please click QQI Level 9 PG Diploma in Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy - IICP College

For further information call IICP College on 0879055330 or book online at www.iicp.ie