The IGNOU MSCCFT Project is a compulsory project for students of the M.Sc. in Counselling and Family Therapy programme offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University. It is generally submitted under course code MCFT-006, and it requires conducting a case-based or research-based counselling study. 🧠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Below is a complete step-by-step guide.

1. Objective of IGNOU MSCCFT Project 🎯

The project aims to:

• Develop counselling and therapy skills
• Conduct case study or research
• Analyse family or individual issues
• Suggest therapeutic interventions

Typical length: 60–80 pages

2. Choose Project Type 🧠

You can usually choose:

• Case study (most common)
• Survey research
• Intervention-based study

✔ Case study is easiest and recommended.

3. Select Topic / Case Area 👥

Your topic should relate to counselling or family therapy.

Example Topics

• Marital conflict case study
• Parent-child relationship issues
• Adolescent behavioural problems
• Family communication problems
• Stress management counselling
• Substance abuse counselling
• Adjustment problems in adolescents
• Career counselling case study

✔ Choose real case with consent

4. Prepare Synopsis 📝

Before starting, prepare project proposal

Synopsis Format

1. Title
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Case description / sample
5. Tools used
6. Procedure
7. Intervention plan
8. Expected outcome

5. Get Synopsis Approved ✔

• Submit synopsis to Academic Counsellor / Guide
• Wait for approval
• Start only after approval

6. Case Study Data Collection 📋

Include:

• Background information
• Family history
• Presenting problem
• Behavioural observations
• Interview details

7. Counselling Tools 🧪

You can use:

• Interview schedule
• Observation
• Psychological scales (optional)
• Counselling session notes

8. Intervention / Counselling Process 🗣

Explain:

• Number of sessions
• Techniques used
• Counselling approach
• Progress of client

Example techniques:

• Behavioural therapy
• Cognitive counselling
• Family therapy
• Supportive counselling

9. MSCCFT Project Report Format 📚

Chapter 1 – Introduction

• Background
• Need of study
• Objectives

Chapter 2 – Review of Literature

• Concepts of counselling
• Previous studies

Chapter 3 – Methodology

• Case description
• Tools used
• Procedure

Chapter 4 – Case Presentation / Analysis

• Detailed case
• Session-wise progress

Chapter 5 – Findings & Conclusion

• Results
• Improvement observed
• Suggestions

10. Mandatory Pages 📄

• Title page
• Certificate
• Declaration
• Acknowledgement
• Table of contents

11. Ending Pages 📑

• References
• Appendix
• Interview schedule
• Session notes (optional)

12. Formatting Guidelines ✍

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margin: Left 1.5 inch
• Page numbers bottom

13. Binding Instructions 📘

• Hard bound
• Black/Blue cover
• Single side printing

14. Submission Process 📦

Submit to:

• Study centre OR
• Regional centre

Attach:

• Guide certificate
• Approved synopsis

15. Evaluation Criteria 🧾

Marks based on:

• Case selection
• Counselling process
• Analysis
• Presentation
• Practical understanding

16. Ideal Timeline ⏳

• Topic selection → 2 days
• Synopsis → 3 days
• Approval → 1 week
• Case study sessions → 1 week
• Writing → 5 days

Total ≈ 3–4 weeks

17. Common Mistakes to Avoid ⚠

❌ No counselling sessions
❌ No case details
❌ Copy-paste theory
❌ No intervention explanation
❌ Missing consent

18. Standard MSCCFT Project Structure

1. Title Page
2. Certificate
3. Declaration
4. Acknowledgement
5. Contents
6. Chapter 1 – Introduction
7. Chapter 2 – Literature Review
8. Chapter 3 – Methodology
9. Chapter 4 – Case Analysis
10. Chapter 5 – Findings
11. Conclusion
12. References
13. Appendix