Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

142006 v.3 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 Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Human Services) 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 basic 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, or take away from, effective practice. Further, students will read, reflect upon and practise contemporary approaches informed by feminist critique, social constructionism, post modernism and post structuralism, which emphasise socio-political contexts. 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. Or applicants without a tertiary degree or equivalent may be considered on an individual extension basis. A minimum of five years documented relevant work experience and applicants must meet 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 Graduate Diploma 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 tworeferees 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 500words) and attend an interview.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning (advanced standing) are encouraged from applicants and are assessed on an individual basis. Not more than two units will be exempted and no exemptions will be granted for work experience alone.

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.

Intermediate Awards I

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

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Counselling (Health 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 endeavors to alternate times of on-campus lectures for the convenience of students. Videos, discussions, lectures, practical exercises, role-plays, and client stories contribute to a varied and engaging learning atmosphere.

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.

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.1   Counselling Applications and Ethics 521 3.0 25.0
307449 v.1   Counselling Theory and Practice (1) 512 3.0 25.0
307450 v.2   Communication Skills and Self-Awareness 511 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
13297 v.2   Couple and Family Counselling 514 36.0 25.0
  OR  
300722 v.3   Professional Evaluation 602 2.0 25.0
  OR  
304385 v.3   SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation 2.0 25.0
13299 v.2   Counselling Theory and Practice (2) 522 3.0 25.0
308143 v.1   Supervision and Self-Awareness 524 3.0 25.0
  OR  
7819 v.4   Professional Supervision 501 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
300722 v.3   Professional Evaluation 602 2.0 25.0
12669 v.2   The Arts in Counselling 521 3.0 25.0
304392 v.2   SW 698 - Independent Study 1.0 25.0
306357 v.1   SW 664 - Narrative in Practice 3.0 25.0
309026 v.1   SW 581 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse 2.0 25.0
309049 v.1   SW 580 - Child Protection 2.0 25.0
309059 v.1   SW 582 - Engaging Mental Health Praxis 2.0 50.0
 
# Subsequent to course change approval, this unit will be replaced with more specific options prior to 2004
NB Students must select electives in consultation with the course coordinator
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2006 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.



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