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Certificate for Module (Family Therapy and Systemic Practice)
證書 (單元 : 家庭治療與系統思維的操作)

Microcredential Course

Microcredential Course

Course Code
CS062A
Application Code
2370-CS062A
Credit
12
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
06 Feb 2026 (Fri)
Duration
40 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$16900
Enquiries
2975 5655
2571 0630
jamie.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

This programme provides an overview of family therapy, tracing its theoretical development from modernism and post-modernism to the evidence-based era, with an emphasis on practical applications. Students will develop conceptual, perceptual, and executive skills relevant to their chosen specialities. Besides, the techniques from various models applicable to marriage and family therapy will be demonstrated in the programme.

Programme Details

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. Expound the theoretical frameworks and processes of change in the major schools of family therapy;

2. Critically synthesise the systemic principles and their application to various target groups;

3. Apply the unity of conceptual, perceptual, and executional skills in the process of conducting case interviews;

4. Integrate ethical considerations of family therapy into practice; and

5. Describe the manifestations of cultural differences in families from different cultures.

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Modules

Syllabus:

1. History, Theories, and Concepts of Change in Family Therapy
- Evolution of family therapy from individual psychotherapy
- Key pioneers and their contributions
- Contemporary developments and integrative approaches

2. Assessment and Case Formulation in the Clinical Process
- Treatment planning and goal setting
- Progress monitoring methods

3. Clinical Approaches to Treatment
- Mental Health Issues in Children
- Child-Oriented Divorce Counseling
- Family Therapy within the Educational System
- Transgenerational Families

4. Understanding Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Family Contexts
- Developmental stages and challenges
- Family influence on child development
- Family-based interventions

5. Marriage and Divorce
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Mediation approaches
- Post-divorce adjustment

6. Ethics, Case Coordination, and Working with Larger Systems
- Professional ethics and boundaries
- Confidentiality considerations

Overall assessment methods:

Course participants’ progress is measured through a number of assessment components including:

1)    Logbook
2)    Assignment
3)    Class Participation 

Type of Assessment Description Weighting
Logbook Each student is required to complete a 200-word article in their logbook to state their learning in each lecture. These reflections should cover both theoretical concepts and practical applications of family therapy (in total there will be 12 articles in the logbook.) 35%
Assignment Each student is required to complete a 1000-word reflective essay demonstrating their grasp of the systemic perspective, with emphasis on how conception, perception, and execution processes interconnect. 55%
Class Participation Students are required to participate in in-class discussions and their grades will reflect the quality of their insights and level of participation. 10%
    Total: 100%

Award:

Students who successfully pass* the programme are eligible for the “Certificate for Module (Family Therapy and Systemic Practice)" awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE. 

* Passing the programme means students have to meet the following requirements:
•    Overall passing mark: 50%, and
•    Attendance Requirement: 70% of the total contact hours.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$16900

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:
1) a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised university; OR
2) equivalent qualification.


If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
i. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
ii. a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
iii. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
iv. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
v. equivalent qualifications.


Applicants with other acceptable qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.

Partner Details

About Asian Academy of Family Therapy

The Asian Academy of Family Therapy (AAFT) is a charitable, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting family therapy research, training, and practice throughout Asia. Established in September 2011 by the founders of the Hong Kong University Family Institute, AAFT was formerly known as the Academy of Family Therapy. In 2015, it was renamed to reflect its broader mission beyond Hong Kong.

With a strong history of developing the first master’s degree in family therapy at the University of Hong Kong, AAFT has been providing training and supervision to professionals for over two decades. Their unique, trans-disciplinary, and systemic approach emphasises collaborative efforts – especially during the assessment phase – to enhance the effectiveness of all parties involved.

AAFT offers a diverse range of educational and clinical training programs aimed at professionals from various disciplines. AAFT is known for its live family interview demonstrations, attracting many clinicians who prefer hands-on training over purely theoretical instruction. Their services span a wide spectrum of family therapy topics, from child-focused divorce counselling to addressing children's mental health within the family context. One of their standout features is the Family Biofeedback Assessment© protocol, which offers scientific insights into the dynamics between children and their families. This innovation has earned their Clinical Director, Dr. Wai Yung Lee, the prestigious American Academy of Family Therapy award “for significant contributions to family therapy theory and practice.”

Webpage of the AAFT: Aaft | Hong Kong | Asian Academy of Family Therapy 亞洲家庭治療學院

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