UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire Preston
3. University School/Centre
School of Community Health and Midwifery
4. External Accreditation
Not Applicable
5. Title of Final Award
Certificate Therapeutic Work with Children and
Adolescents
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part time
7. UCAS Code
Not Applicable
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Not Applicable
9. Other external influences
None
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
January 2014
11. Aims of the Programme
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To provide a theoretical framework for professionals, and those interested in, working with
children and adolescents, to apply therapeutic knowledge and skills appropriately.
To make decisions about the appropriateness of varied therapeutic methods that are used
in working with children and adolescents
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
Students will be able to
A1. Critically evaluate and demonstrate substantial knowledge of the theoretical frameworks used in
the development of therapeutic methods used in working with children and adolescents
A2. Critically apply relevant knowledge of the legal and ethical implications of working with children
and adolescents.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The teaching and learning strategy will encompass lecturer facilitation, visiting lecturers with particular
expertise and knowledge, seminars and group/student directed activities. Experiential activities will be
used to link theory with practice. The nature of delivery will be sufficiently flexible to meet the needs of
the student group.
Assessment methods
Negotiated Essay and Case Study or analysis
C. Thinking Skills
Students will be able to
C1. Critically analyse the appropriateness of therapeutic methods used with children and adolescents.
C2. Critically analyse and apply the current research to working with children and adolescents
Teaching and Learning Methods
The teaching and learning strategy will encompass lecturer facilitation, visiting lecturers with particular
expertise and knowledge, seminars and group/student directed activities. Experiential activities will be
used to link theory with practice. The nature of delivery will be sufficiently flexible to meet the needs of
the student group.
Assessment methods
Negotiated Essay and Case Study or analysis
D.
Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
e.g. Students will enhance their capacity for:D1. effective communication skills arising from applications of theory
D2. the ability to use a variety of interventions in relevant settings
D3. a reflective and child centred approach to the contexts they work in
D4. a firm commitment to the promotion of anti-oppressive values and practice.
D5. an understanding of the influences of cultural, socio-political, gender, religious, sexual and other
differences on the development of children and young people
D6. self-awareness and self-reflection.
D7. the critical application of research skills
Teaching and Learning Methods
Group work, seminars, workshops, experiential learning exercises, tutorials and keynote lectures
Assessment methods
Negotiated Essay and Case Study or analysis
13. Programme Structures
Level
Level 7
Module
Code
HN4711
Module Title
Therapeutic Work with
Children and Adolescents
15. Personal Development Planning
14. Awards and Credits
Credit
rating
20
Certificate
Requires 20 credits at Level 7
As an integral part of this course students will be required to:
1. Develop skills of reflection on their academic, personal and professional development (within clear
and safe boundaries) (academic assessment in particular the case study or analysis)
2. Increase own skills, qualities, attitudes and capabilities ( by taking part in the experiential activities
as well as academic assignments)
3. Improve their own learning and performance by taking responsibility for their own development and
developing the necessary skills for independent learning (case discussions will encourage this and
the case study or analysis)
4. Identify their own strengths, weaknesses and needs and direction for change ( group process,
experiential activities)
5. Set goals and plan action for developing, monitoring and reviewing their own progress (facilitation
of group by a facilitator with extensive background in working with children and adolescents will
encourage this and will be modelled throughout the course)
6. Complete their own records of learning experiences and achievement
7. Plan realistically for their career progression and manage their own career development
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
A first degree in a related subject or
A Graduate Diploma in Counselling or the equivalent
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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Student handbook/School Handbook
The School Web siteNDepartment@uclan.ac.uk
UCLAN Web site www.uclan.ac.uk
Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Module
Level Code
Module Title
LEVEL7
Therapeutic Work with
HN4711 Children and Adolescents
Core (C),
Compulsory
(COMP) or
Option (O)
Core
Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and
understanding
Subject-specific Thinking Other skills relevant to employability
Skills
Skills
and personal development
A1
A2
C1
C2
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x