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Master of Counselling


General Information

Course code: 3236 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact (Clayton): Dr Terry Bowles (telephone (03) 9905 2825 or telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial enquiries) + Full fees apply per course: $12,600 in 2002 (Australian residents); $16,300 for 2003 (international students)

Aims

The Master of Counselling degree prepares graduates to practise as counsellors in a range of settings including hospitals, community centres, schools, tertiary institutions, private practices, industry, health-oriented facilities and other similar places.

Admission requirements

Two streams will be offered for admission to the Master of Counselling program.

Entry requirements - Stream A

Four years of APS 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).

Entry requirements - Stream B

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:
(a) qualifications
(b) academic merit
(c) referee reports and/or
(d) interviews.

Attendance requirements

For the Master of Counselling (stream A or B) it is compulsory for students to complete at least two one-week (35 hours) residential schools included in the following units:

Course outline

The program consists of four advanced coursework units comprising the following 12-point units:

Stream A - off-campus
Core units

Plus one unit chosen from following electives:

Elective units
Articulation into the Master of Psychology (Counselling)

Students who wish to keep the option of articulation into the Master of Psychology (Counselling) course, must complete all four one-week (35 hours) residential sessions.

Stream B - off-campus
Core units

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.
To confirm unit availability, telephone (03) 9905 2819 (Clayton campus) or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.

Length of course/workload required

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.

Advanced standing for previous study

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

Further information may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784), or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 25 October, 2002.

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