142006 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Human Services)

GradDipCounsHumServ(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043336J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

The is a practice oriented and experiential professional course primarily intended for people who wish to enhance their present counselling practice or commence counselling in future employment. It covers theories and practices of selected counselling approaches, aspects of human communication - ways to work with individuals, couples, families, groups and communities, and the application of different counselling processes to specific concerns. Specialised knowledge in working with individuals, couples, families, groups and communities is offered. Personal awareness and supervision contribute to a critically reflective practice. Students will be required to attend two weekend workshops to explore individual beliefs and attitudes that may contribute to, ortake away from, effective practice. An option unit is offered allowing students to concentrate on a particular area of interest.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A three or four- year bachelor degree in behavioural or social sciences. Applicants without a tertiary degree or equivalent may be considered on an individual extension basis. They must have a minimum of five years documented relevant work experience andmeet the requirements for tertiary entrance. For Australian students see the Special Tertiary Admissions Test at www.tisc.edu.au/tisc.jsp. For international students see international.curtin.edu.au. Those applicants who wish to articulate to the graduatediploma level will need to achieve a course weighted average of at least 70 per cent. All applicants will need to complete the Curtin application for admission and enrolment form, provide a curriculum vitae including relevant work experience, ask two referees to complete the Department's referee's report form, provide a certified copy of previous tertiary or other relevant qualifications (if applicable), write a statement regarding why you wish to enrol in the course (not more than 500 words) and attend an interview.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are encouraged from applicants and are assessed on an individual basis. Not more than two units will be exempted.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some optional units may be available through external study, however, international onshore students on student visa's are not permitted to enrol in units offered externally.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Human Services).

Course Organisation

Consisting of eight units, the course is delivered in a variety of modes including late afternoon and early evening on-campus lectures, weekend workshops and optional week intensives. The Department endeavours to alternate times of on-campus lectures forthe convenience of students. Videos, discussions, lectures, practical exercises, role-plays, and client stories contribute to a varied and engaging learning atmosphere. An optional unit is offered within this course allowing students to concentrate on a particular area of interest.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find their employment opportunities enhanced within government and non-government agencies that deliver counselling services.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

Students without a tertiary degree or equivalent may be considered on an individual extension basis. They will need to achieve a Course Weighted Average of at least 70 per cent to articulate to the Graduate Diploma level.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
307447	v.1	Working with Groups as Communities 513	36.0	25.0
		OR
7522	v.8	Research Methods 602	2.0	25.0
307448	v.2	Systemic Approaches in Counselling 521	3.0	25.0
307449	v.1	Counselling Theory and Practice (1) 512	3.0	25.0
307450	v.3	Ethics and Self-Awareness 511	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13297	v.3	Counselling Applications 514	3.0	25.0
13299	v.2	Counselling Theory and Practice (2) 522	3.0	25.0
308143	v.2	Integrative Counselling and Self-Awareness 524	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0

*Optional units (No year level specified)*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
7819	v.4	Professional Supervision 501	3.0	25.0
12669	v.2	The Arts in Counselling 521	3.0	25.0
300722	v.3	Professional Evaluation 602	2.0	25.0
304385	v.3	SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation	2.0	25.0
306357	v.1	SW 664 - Narrative in Practice	3.0	25.0
309059	v.1	SW 582 - Engaging Mental Health Praxis	2.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y
2007	Bentley Campus	Study Period 1		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Study Period 1		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.