Professional
Certificate in Family and Couples Therapy |
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Description |
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This certificate program provides training in couples and family therapy. It is geared to Psychologists, Psychiatrist, Social Workers, Family Medicine and other primary care physicians, and other professionals holding a license and at least a Masters degree in areas related to family interventions.
The primary goals of the Certificate Program in Family and Couples Therapy are:
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To develop or enhance the competencies of licensed mental health or health professionals in therapeutic interventions with couples and families.
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To develop or enhance the competencies of licensed mental health or health professionals in the knowledge of systemic interventions and in the cultural, ethical and legal implications of couples and family therapy practice.
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| Admission
Requirements |
- Submit
official graduate transcript
evidencing of the successful completion of at least an MA, MS, or MD from an institution of Higher Education.
- Submit copy of professional license.
- Two letters of recommendation written by individuals familiar with the applicant’s professional work and skills, using the format accompanying the application form.
- Certificate of No Penal Record.
- A personal interview.
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Tuition
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The estimated cost of the whole program is $6,500
including tuition and registration fees.
TUITION AND FEES ARE PAYABLE ON REGISTRATION
Ponce School of Medicine reserves the right to increase
the tuition or other fees as deemed necessary.
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| How
to Apply |
Each new first year class enters in August. Courses are
held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. Applications are due on April
15 and are available at the Admissions Office (must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $100.00.) The Application form and fee should be mailed to:
The
Application for Admission to the Professional Certificate in
Family and Couples Therapy Program can be downloaded
or obtained personally at our Admissions Office.
Interested students may also request the application by
writing to:
Ponce
School of Medicine
Admissions Office
Professional Certificate in Family and Couples Therapy
P. O. Box 7004
Ponce PR 00732
Upon acceptance,
other documents will be required. |
The
deadline for submitting a complete application is April
15.
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