Online Courses Handbook 2003

306361 v.1 Master of Human Services Counselling

Introduction
This course responds to demand for an advanced level structured learning opportunity for those working in the field of human services. The curriculum is crafted to extend and build on undergraduate social work knowledge and skills on material covered in the Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Human Services). The course blends supervised experiential learning on practicum and classroom based interactive learning. The curriculum is informed by a commitment to principles of contextual and reflective practice and prepares students to counsel individual and families and to implement and evaluate counselling programs. It is structured to provide options to pursue individual particular practice interests.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicants from allied disciplines other than social work require a degree or equivalent degree. Three-year degree holders with relevant work experience of not less than two years may apply to the Head of the School for determination of equivalence. Students should note that only students with a four year social work degree may be admitted to the similiar Master of Social Work.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
Students in this course undertake common core units and also the flexibility to undertake options in other professional masters courses areas towards completing. The final semester requires students to complete a written research project or a supervised field project.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11462 v.2 SW 534 - Advanced Practice - Reflexivity in Practice 3.0 25.0

300725 v.3 Professional Practice 635 14.0 50.0

7819 v.4 Professional Supervision 501 3.0 25.0

OR

7829 v.6 Social Work 591 2.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

306343 v.1 Social Work 595 - Community Development 2.0 25.0

7522 v.8 Research Methods 602 2.0 25.0

7818 v.5 Professional Ethics 501 2.0 25.0

7830 v.5 Social Work 592 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

306341 v.1 # Social Work 693 - Project 4.0 50.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 50.0

100.0

Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits

5802 v.5 Family Studies 501 2.0 25.0

7535 v.6 Social Policy 503 3.0 25.0

12669 v.2 The Arts in Counselling 521 3.0 25.0

13294 v.2 Communication Skills 511 2.0 25.0

300722 v.2 Professional Evaluation 602 2.0 25.0

301851 v.2 Social Policy 603: Independent Study 2.0 25.0

304385 v.2 SW 697 - Independent Study 6.0 25.0

304392 v.2 SW 698 - Independent Study 6.0 25.0

307044 v.1 SW 603 - Conceptualising Community 3.0 25.0

307045 v.1 SW 694 - Research Project 1.0 100.0

# Students may choose to undertaken options in place of Social Work 693.

NB Options include special topic units.