Students wishing to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology must have either:
You must also either be currently enrolled in, or have completed, a Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Science (MSc) in Child and Family Psychology, or a PhD, or equivalent study approved by the Director, School of Health Sciences.
The PGDipChFamPsyc can be started after Part I of the MA or MSc in Child and Family Psychology (or an approved Master of Education) is completed. This programme can then be started alongside the second year of the master’s, or in a subsequent year.
The limited entry Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology is designed for students who wish to become registered child and family psychologists with the New Zealand Psychologists' Board.
It involves a programme of academic study and professional development, which consists of practicums and internships. The Child and Family Psychology programme is based within the renowned School of Health Sciences | Te Kura Mātai Hauora at UC, and students can get applied experience in the Pukemanu Centre which offers free counselling for families in the Ōtautahi Christchurch region.
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The Diploma is made up of five courses:
After completing CFPY 501 and CFPY 502, students will then complete supervised full-time practical work in one or more institutions.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
