Course code: 3236 + Off-campus (Clayton) + Contact: Dr Nicky Jacobs (telephone +61 3 9905 1648) (telephone +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Full fees apply per course: $14,600 in 2004 (Australian residents); $18,600 for 2005 (international students)
The course has been designed in response to the growing market demand for counselling knowledge and skills from professional people working in a range of education, community and service-related industries. To cater for the needs of these target groups, four units are available relevant to these workplace settings.
For applicants with previous studies in psychology and who are interested in articulating to higher degrees, a range of substitute units are also offered to extend their knowledge and skills.
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must hold either:
Selection into the program will be based on:
The course may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within one year (two semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within two years (four semesters). The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
The program is based on four 12-point coursework units, giving a total of 48 points. Units offered are:
Students who already have four years of APS-approved study in psychology at the time of enrolment may be eligible to take substitute units from the list below. Approval must be obtained from the course coordinator. Also, with the approval of the course coordinator, students may be eligible to apply for articulation into the Masters of Psychology (Counselling) degree, provided they successfully complete units EDF6501 (Counselling psychology: theories and practice) and EDF6502 (Advanced psychological assessment).
Students enrolled in the Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree who choose to exit the degree on satisfactory completion of the coursework component of the degree can apply to be awarded the Master in Counselling.
Units offered to students with APS-approved study in psychology:
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 consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Please check the timetable for unit availability via our website at http://education.monash.edu/students/current/timetables/ after 30 September.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone +61 3 9905 2688, email info@education.monash.edu.au or see http://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, Australia, by 22 October 2004.
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