Course code: 3236 + Clayton campus (off-campus distributed learning) + Contact (Clayton): Dr Terry Bowles (telephone (03) 9905 2825 or telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial enquiries) + Full fees apply ($12,600 local students for 2002) + International student fees ($15,500 for 2002)
The Master of Counselling degree prepares graduates to practise as counselling psychologists in a range of settings including hospitals, community centres, schools, tertiary institutions, private practices, industry, health-oriented facilities and other similar places. For more detailed information regarding the role and employment prospects of counselling psychologists, students should consult the College of Counselling Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society.
Two streams will be offered for admission to the Master of Counselling program.
Four years of approved study in psychology. Students may be eligible to apply for articulation into the Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree on the successful completion of the two semester one units, EDF6501 Counselling: theory and practice, and EDF6502 Advanced psychological assessment.
Three years of approved study in psychology, with a minimum of two years relevant work experience or approved fourth year study. This stream does not articulate into the Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree. Students will be advised at the time of offer of the stream for which they are eligible. Selection into the program will be based on:
All students must fulfil one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
The program consists of four advanced coursework units comprising the following 12-point units:
| Stream A - off campus |
Plus one unit chosen from following electives:
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| Stream B - off campus |
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| This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. |
Students should also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Please check the timetable for 2002 for unit availability via our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.
The Master of Counselling may be taken only part-time. It is expected that the part-time candidates should complete all requirements within two years (four semesters). The expected number of study hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit/RPL prior to enrolment. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education at your local Monash University campus.
Further information may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784), or by visiting our website at www.education.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800.
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