MSc Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy at Hartpury University

## This postgraduate course has been designed for those already qualified as Psychologists and Counsellors to develop their understanding and expertise in utilising Animal Assisted Services (AAS) within their practice. The programme will provide a broad basis on the roles and responsibilities of working with animals in human mental healthcare, whilst also providing you with opportunities to focus on your specific interests within the field.

Duration: 2 years, flexible options available  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma Modules This qualification focuses on the theoretical and practical understanding and application of working with animals as mental health providers. You'll study the philosophical, ethical, and practical frameworks that underpin animal assisted services (AAS) for mental health, including legal structures and scientific concepts, as applied to a variety of contexts and species. Compulsory modules include Companion & Working Animal Regulations, Animal Training, Behaviour, and Assessment, Animal Assisted Counselling and Psychotherapy in Practice, Integrating Humans, Animals and the Environment into Counselling, The Research Process, Postgraduate Dissertation.

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