Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to a variety of current issues and challenges in helping encounters. Ethics and best practice guidelines in relation to issues such as suicide, domestic violence, grief and rural needs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will - Have an understanding of a range of core issues and challenges in helping work. Have a knowledge of some appropriate guidelines for assessment. Have a basic understanding of best practice in relation to issues such as suicide, domestic violence, grief, rural issues etc. Have a sound knowledge base for ethical decision making. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%. Case Study 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90513 Counselling | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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