Specialize in the systemic model to assess and intervene in human relationships, families, and couples..

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You will intervene effectively in complex situations related to families, couples, and individuals from the systemic paradigm.

Additionally, after completing the training, you will be able to obtain official certifications and work as a Family Psychotherapist, applying comprehensive and advanced models in therapy.

What it prepares you for

At the Graduate School and Continuing Education, we have designed a training pathway that prepares students to train in two levels of intervention within the relational systemic paradigm:

  • Expert Course in Systemic Intervention. With this training, the student will gain knowledge of the theoretical and anthropological foundations, as well as practical application in intervention from the relational systemic paradigm. Obtaining the title qualifies the student to apply for the title of Expert in Systemic Interventions from the FEATF (Spanish Federation of Family Therapy Associations).
  • Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning in Systemic Family Therapy (Family Psychotherapist): Once the previous title has been completed, the student can continue their education to obtain the highest level of training as an expert in systemic therapy. After completing the training, the student can apply for the title of Family Psychotherapist through the FEATF.

The Expert in Systemic Intervention level specializes you in addressing individual, couple, and family psychological issues from the relational systemic approach:

  • Understanding the foundations of the Systemic Paradigm
  • Applying these foundations to psychotherapeutic practice
  • Learning to integrate the Systemic Model with other psychotherapy models
  • Knowing and applying intervention strategies and techniques, adapting them to each case
  • Training competencies and skills in clinical practice from the Systemic Paradigm

The Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning in Systemic Family Therapy (Family Psychotherapist) completes the training as a family psychotherapist, focusing on three pillars: personal work of the therapist, external internships, and participation in live cases through the Gessel Camera.

Who is the target audience?

To access the Expert Course in Systemic Intervention (1st and 2nd), you must have a degree in:

PSYCHOLOGY
MEDICINE (specialization in psychiatry)
NURSING
SOCIAL WORK
SOCIAL EDUCATION

To access the Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning in Systemic Family Therapy (Family Psychotherapist) (3rd and 4th), you must have a degree in:

PSYCHOLOGY
MEDICINE (specialization in psychiatry)
NURSING with accreditation in mental health training

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Data of interest

Title

Expert Course in Systemic Intervention and Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning in Systemic Family Therapy (Family Psychotherapist)

Dicho título será otorgado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Schedule

Thursday
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Algunos viernes serán susceptibles de emplearse para sesiones académicas y/o prácticas
Duration

September 2025 – April 2027

Dos cursos académicos
Modality

On-site

Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Study Plan

EXPERT COURSE IN SYSTEMIC INTERVENTION, FAMILY THERAPY, AND COUPLE THERAPY
1. First Year: 200 Theoretical-Practical Hours + 25 hours of clinical supervision
Fundamentals of the Systemic Model: History of the Systemic Movement, Anthropological Foundations, General Systems Theory, Human Communication Theory
Common Aspects of All Psychotherapy: Demand, Referral, Resources for Building the Therapeutic Bond, Therapeutic Relationship
Approaches in Family Therapy
Techniques in Family Therapy
First Interview in Systemic Family Therapy. Systemic Hypotheses
Personal Work on the Role of the Therapist
Other Topics
2. Second Year: 200 Theoretical-Practical Hours + 50 hours of clinical supervision
Psychopathology and Family Therapy
Approach to Addictions from the Systemic Perspective
Intimate Partner Violence
New Family Models: Assessment and Intervention from the Systemic Paradigm
Application to Non-Clinical Contexts
Couple Therapy and the Systemic Model
Others: Assessment and Intervention in Child and Adolescent Therapy, Systemic Individual Psychotherapy
Personal Work on the Role of the Therapist
Other Topics
To complete the Third and Fourth courses and obtain the title of Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapist, it is essential to have previously completed Course 1 and Course 2.
MASTER’S DEGREE IN SYSTEMIC FAMILY THERAPY
3. Third Year: 200 Theoretical-Practical Hours
Work on the Therapist’s Family of Origin (FOO) and Current Family (CF)
Workshops
Viewing and Participation in Real Cases through a Gesell Camera
Attention to Real Cases
4. Fourth Year: 100 hours of clinical supervision
Clinical Supervision Module with Supervisors Accredited by the FEATF

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Practices

Selection process
The internship coordinator sends the candidates to the companies, which select the student based on his or her experience, qualities and skills.
2.Follow-up
During the internship, the student is assigned two tutors: Company Tutor and University Tutor. The Company, by agreement, undertakes to monitor, advise, support and evaluate the progress of the students, guaranteeing guidance and consultation of the student.
Completion
At the end of the externship, the company tutor will provide an evaluation report that contributes to the evaluation of these students.

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Conducted in the form of clinical supervisions by supervisors accredited by the FEATF. The supervision space is where students and professors-therapists work and reflect on the cases they are involved in, offering techniques and strategies to address them, and deeply working on practical issues that are integral to professional practice.

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Price of the Postgraduate 25/26

Title of title

Expert Course in Systemic Intervention

*Primer año
**Segundo año

Monthly Payment

382,22€*

382,22€**

Reserve your Place

960€

Tuition fees

2.293,33€*

1.146,67€**

Scholarships and grants

Apoyando a los alumnos que deseen obtener una titulación

Contribuye a la igualdad de oportunidades

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When you are registered in the Candidate Portal, you will need to attach different documents in order to make the reservation.

2

Once admitted, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see fee schedule).

3

Once you have reserved your place, you will be able to self-enroll through the University Portal of the University within the period communicated via email by the Academic Coordination.

4

Finally, you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile, being able to opt for discounts of up to 50%. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

We recommend to see the complete guide for the admission process. You can find more details to take into account in multiple cases that can be very useful.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Applicant Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Apply for registration in the candidate portal through
  2. postgrado@ufv.es.
  3. Upload the required documentation.
  4. Conduct the admission interview*.
  5. Reserve your place if you are admitted.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

Admission Application Form completed electronically.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
2 letters of recommendation*.
Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport.
A recent, passport-size, color photograph.
*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees.

If you have studied in Spain:

Certified copy of both sides of the university academic degree (in case the Bachelor’s degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) if you apply for access to any of the following master’s degree programs:
University Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology
If you are a graduate from a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

Certified copy of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Master’s Degrees

Photocopy of the university degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 24/48 hours.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once the decision of the admissions committee is known, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee **.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The 15-day deadline may be reduced if the application for admission is made within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to self-enroll you will need to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.

If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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