Overview
On average, 1 in 5 New Zealanders will experience significant mental illness or distress in their lifetime, according to听, the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction.听Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)听is a psychologically informed talking therapy with strong evidence of efficacy in treating alcohol and substance problems and common mental health issues including depression and anxiety.
UC offers a听Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (PGDipCBT)听(120 points)
The degree is delivered by UC鈥檚听Te Kura Mahi 膩-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing. Kaupapa M膩ori is integrated into the degrees, and there is a strong emphasis on addressing M膩ori and Pasifika mental health and wellness.
This programme is designed for听registered allied health professionals and听practitioners in primary care and government and non-government health and social service organisations.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have:
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree in Psychology or a related degree with a B- grade point average
- At least 0.5 FTE in a clinical health-related field听with opportunities for CBT practice, and access to CBT supervision
- Dean of Science approval
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Application and selection
A limited number of places are available each year in the postgraduate training programme in cognitive behaviour therapy. Good academic ability is required, as well as competence in interpersonal interactions. The main criteria for selection are:
- Current employment (at least .5 FTE) in a health setting
- Access to CBT supervision and opportunities to use CBT and complete CBT-focused clinical assignments
- Academic record
- Letters of recommendation
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Selection Process
- Applications are reviewed for prerequisites.
- Grades are a contributing factor in the selection process. Applicants must have previously completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Psychology or a related area, with a B- Grade Point Average in 300-level courses.
- Letters of recommendation from nominated referees will be reviewed.
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How to apply
Applications are accepted via .
Applicants must also complete this additional information听CBT Application form, and upload this as part of your enrolment in MyUC.
Application deadline
The closing date for applications is听1 November听in the year preceding entry.
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Qualification structure
The programme will be delivered by seminars, lectures and student presentations.听 Each 30 point course will be delivered in one five day block (35 hours).听 Assessments will comprise of student presentation, practical assessments, clinical supervision and case study assessments.听
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Structure
PGDipCBT听comprises the four courses listed above. PSYC 442 is a prerequisite for PSYC 443, and these two courses must be completed before PSYC 446 and PSYC 447 can be undertaken.
PSYC 446 and PSYC 447 will be offered in alternate years, and can be taken in any order.
A typical structure is as follows:
| 听 | 听Semester 1 | 听Semester 2 | 听Other Requirements |
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| Year 1 | 听PSYC 442 | 听PSYC 443 | 听Relevant employment of minimum 0.5 FTE* |
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| 听 | 听Whole Year | 听Other Requirements |
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| Year 2 | 听PSYC 446 or PSYC 447 | 听Relevant employment of minimum 0.5 FTE* |
| Year 3 | 听PSYC 446 or PSYC 447 | 听Relevant employment of minimum 0.5 FTE* |
* As approved by the CBT Programme Coordinator.
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Career opportunities
These qualifications will equip you with the skills to use CBT to assist people with mental health and addiction issues. They are ideal for current health professionals鈥搃ncluding nurses, counsellors, mental health professionals and social workers鈥搘anting to upskill and add to their existing skill set.
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Contact us
For more information contact
Te Kura Mahi 膩-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing
Phone听+64 3 369 4333
Email听cbtprogramme@canterbury.ac.nz
