Comments about MSc-PGDip in Applied Psychology Supervision and Consultation - At the institution - Guildford - Surrey
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Objectives
The programme is aimed at those applied psychologists in regular pre-qualification supervision of applied psychologists in training, and post-qualification supervision/consultation practice for qualified applied psychologists. Students on the programme will come to the University campus for theory teaching and group work, and we will visit them in their workplace to supervise their live supervision practice. Supervision and consultation have become very important for the following reasons: to support the expansion and training of newly applied psychologists; the requirement of the British Psychological Society regarding chartering and continuing professional development; new models of care and practice in the NHS, education, health and forensic fields requiring supervision and consultation from applied psychologists. These initiatives are underpinned by pedagogy and some empirical research.
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Entry requirements
This new Masters/Diploma is open to all clinical, educational, forensic, health, counselling and psychotherapeutic and occupational psychologists. Modules 1-6 can also be purchased separately for continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
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Academic title
MSc/PGDip in Applied Psychology Supervision and Consultation
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Course description
MSc/PGDip in Applied Psychology Supervision and Consultation Module overview
Core Modules
Models of Learning and Supervision
This module begins by introducing participants to theories of adult learning as a basis for understanding and contextualising the process of supervision. The remainder of the module focuses on the different types of models that have been developed to explain how supervision works.
Frameworks of Supervision
This module introduces participants to some of the practical aspects of setting up supervision arrangements. The module focuses on supervisory styles and relationships, developing a supervisory contract and issues concerning evaluating and giving feedback in supervision.
Personal and Professional Development
This module spans the three semesters of the Diploma/Masters training in Clinical Supervision and Consultation. It is designed to promote reflective practice in the context of applied psychology supervision and consultation, and to help supervision trainees consider the relationship between the personal and the professional in practice.
Research Methods in Supervision
This module will provide applied psychology supervisors with an understanding of the philosophy underlying psychological research in general and the requirements of research in supervision specifically.
Integrative Practice
This module aims to address the ways in which both supervisors and practitioners integrate theory and technique, when working across diverse settings, with diverse client groups, and with special topics.
Working with Organisations and their Contexts
This module offers an integrative overview of the major theories of organisational development, structure and process relevant to supervision, consultation and practice in public sector agencies.
Supervision Practice (three semesters, pre- and post-qualification supervision practice)
Supervision of Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
This module is designed to develop the skills and practice of the cognitive behaviour therapy practice supervisor. Supervision will be conducted through consultation practice, taping of supervision sessions, small group consultation and, whenever possible, live observation.
Supervision of Integrative Approaches to Psychotherapy
This module aims to support the development of the supervisory skills and competencies needed when supervising integrative practice at both pre- and post-qualifying levels.
Supervision of Systemic Psychotherapy
This module aims to support the development of the supervisory skills and competencies needed when supervising systemic practice and systemic psychotherapy at both pre- and post-qualifying levels.
Supervision of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
This module is designed to develop the skills and practice of the psychodynamic psychotherapy practice supervisor. Supervision will be conducted through live observation of their supervision and consultation practice, group discussions and/or audio/video recording.
