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Coaching Psychology living your full potential prospectus Leader’s Welcome On behalf of the Coaching Psychology Faculty, I This programme was developed and is delivered and would like to welcome you to view our new programme assessed by PDF, awarded by and quality assured by in partnership with The Professional Development Middlesex University. Foundation and Middlesex University. Together with our partners we are committed to: • encouraging life-long learning • helping you learn from your experience • increasing your capacity for reflective practice • facilitating the generation of a significant piece of work based research. We look forward to sharing your learning journey which will, we hope, prove both enlightening and challenging. We are here to support you in undertaking the challenge of moving beyond your current experience - it’s your journey. Professor Arnon Levy, Dean of Studies 02 Leader’s Welcome Table of Contents Who We Are 4 Specialist Programmes in Coaching Psychology 5 Admission Criteria 6 Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate 9 Specialist Route 11 MA Coaching / MSc Coaching Psychology 15 Doctorate 18 Frequently Asked Questions 21 Faculty Members 22 How to Apply 23 Table of Contents 03 Who We Are The Professional Development Foundation [PDF] was Our Vision established by Professor David Lane, who developed the Our vision is to develop and distribute a unique contemporary groundbreaking methodology of “The Learning Journey”, approach to the development of Coaching and Coaching back in 1975. This has subsequently successfully been Psychology. This approach is research based, pluralistic and applied worldwide. Our guiding principle is sharing our characterised by a commitment to using a philosophical passion for learning. underpinning built on Humanistic and Existential values applied to the learning process and to coaching practice. The New Existential Coaching Psychology [NECP] an international academic society, was founded and NECP’s approach is based upon research in developmental currently directed by Dr Arnon Levy a clinical psychologist, psychology, evolutionary science, comparative psychology psychoanthropologist and an existential life coach. The culture studies and systems theory. We aim to adapt the society’s vision is to promote a discipline of humanistic / existential coaching knowledge derived from this approach existential coaching based on methodology from human and into our career and personal life, and to enhance creative life- social sciences. long learning in everyday life. NECP is affiliated with the International Society for This programme is the first to be based within an international Logotherapy. Our Existential Analysis courses are recognised group of specialists across the globe working together with by both the International Society for Coaching Psychology an international student body. Together they constitute an [ISfCP] and the International Society for Logotherapy and international faculty sharing skills, experience and knowledge Existential Analysis. to create a learning journey shared by all, but unique to each. Our partnership with the Professional Development We recognise that everyone’s needs are different, so we Foundation and Middlesex University has given us the great have created a highly flexible programme, suitable for busy opportunity of being able to offer an innovative theoretical professionals. framework together with a very effective practice in the evolving field of Coaching Psychology. Simply contact Client Manager Carole Ferro on +44(0)1257 400197 or email her on [email protected] This programme is available to professionals from around the world enabling them to study advanced coaching skills and academic qualifications at Postgraduate Certificate, Master’s and Doctorate levels in Coaching and Coaching Psychology. 04 Who We Are Specialist Programmes in Coaching Psychology The Professional Development Foundation offers a 1) Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate Programme range of specialist programmes for coaches wishing The Practitioner programme has been developed for to develop their practice. These have been designed the experienced internal or external coach working with a with the professional coach in mind and cover the restricted client base who wishes to obtain recognition for development needs of those for whom coaching is their knowledge and skills and undertake a practice a significant part of their role description (e.g. HR based project. professionals) and for those wishing to develop their practice as professional coaches in organisations or in private practice. 2) Specialist Route A specialist fast track route for psychologists with significant They are: experience of coaching (two years practice and logged 250 hours of client experience) is available under certain 1. Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate circumstances, which can be completed in one year. 2. Specialist Route 3. MA Coaching / MSc Coaching Psychology 3) MA / MSc Masters in Professional Development [Coaching, Coaching Psychology] (EMCC Quality Award Accredited) 4. Doctorate This work-based Master’s Degree is available to experienced coaches and has a focus on research within practice. 4) Professional Doctorate in Coaching The Professional Doctorate was specifically designed to enable research into practice at the Doctorate level. Candidates choose their own focus for study and undertake research in their area of choice. Specialist Programmes in Coaching Psychology 05 Admission Criteria Students will be expected to demonstrate an ability Student Selection to undertake the academic requirements of the Candidates, irrespective of their entry qualifications need programme. Evidence for this will include at least to satisfy the Programme Team that they: one of the following: • Are capable of meeting the academic requirements • A first degree or equivalent academic qualification of the programme, with support where necessary • A professional qualification that has involved study to • Understand the self-development nature of learning at least degree level • Have the motivation and time to undertake self • Accreditation of prior learning directed learning • Personal interviews to establish the ability to withstand • Are willing to share responsibility for devising their the academic and professional duties successfully route through the programme In addition, it is expected that students will: • Have held a position of responsibility of relevance to the programme • Be able to demonstrate that he/she will be able to undertake sufficient practical work during the period of the programme so as to be able to complete the practical elements and requirements of the programme 06 Admission Criteria Title Practitioner Specialist Route Coaching and Professional Programme Coaching Psychology Doctorate in Coaching MA/MSc Academic Postgraduate MA/MSc 180 credits Doctorate Award Certificate at Masters Level Professional EMCC N/A N/A N/A EMCC Practitioner accreditation Purpose of Credential for coaches Credential for senior Credential for business Professional Doctorate for programme of at least 2 years psychologists with coaches of at least 5 years experienced practitioner of professional experience significant experience professional experience at least five years experience in coaching working with senior and wishing to undertake Board level executives practice based research Docorate by Public Works also available Fees £3950+VAT £8000+VAT £10000+VAT In consultation Time scale 4-9 months 1 year 2 years 3-4 years Admission Criteria 07 Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate Programme EMCC Accredited (Practitioner) Aims Programme Outcomes The Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate provides core • Develop the ability to critically analyse and evidence training for coaches leading to a credential which identifies the range, depth and source of your existing professional and acknowledges their experience and skills whilst also knowledge and strengths in career, social and personal providing a challenging and appropriate development circumstances. programme. It is intended for those coaches who believe • Provide explicit demonstration of how you bring this they can evidence their practice and meet the standards knowledge to bear on your coaching practice. identified by the EMCC Practitioner level 7. • Identify the ethical framework you use within practice Approach and how it informs your practice. You will be guided by an experienced and fully qualified • Explicitly describe your model of practice and its Master Coach through a blended learning programme to theoretical underpinning on an academic level. produce: • Develop excellence in coaching psychology with the ability 1) a portfolio that evidences your practice is at Practitioner to undertake research in a specialist area of practice. level. The programme includes one-to-one coaching, self-assessments, a virtual learning environment, guided How is it assessed? reading and a written submission and You will develop your portfolio in stages with feedback 2) a work-based project of your own design which advances from your supervisor. The portfolio is then assessed by two your practice in an area of your choice. independent assessors. It can be taken as an individual or as part of a cohort of The assessment is set against the competencies approved peers. Cohorts are formed at approximately six-monthly by the EMCC for Practitioner-level coaches. intervals. The work-based project is designed by you, in consultation with the research faculty of NECP and PDF.