Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

3236 - Master in Counselling

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Education

Managing faculty	Education
Abbreviated title	MCounselling
CRICOS code	065140F
Total credit points required	72
Standard duration of study (years)	1.5 years FT, 3 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton) Off-campus (Clayton, Hong Kong, Singapore)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3236
Contact details	Telephone +61 3 9905 2877 or email claytoncourseinfo@monash.edu.
Course coordinator	http://education.monash.edu.au/courses/advisors.html#course3236

Notes

Student enrolled at Clayton via off-campus mode must attend a residential session.

Description

This innovative program 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. The course is particularly suited to professional people with jobs in counselling in the human resources, health, social welfare, and education industries, who wish to obtain a professional qualification in counselling.

Objectives

The aims of this course are to ensure an advanced level of knowledge about major approaches to counselling to provide training in counselling practice and develop skills for immediate application in the workplace, and to introduce the study of ethical and professional issues in undertaking counselling as a profession.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Structure

This course comprises six 12-point coursework units.

Requirements

Students complete:

EDF6530 Introduction to counselling across the lifespan
EDF6531 Counselling for the professions*
EDF6532 Assessment in counselling
EDF6533 Cognitive-behavioural approaches to crucial issues in living
EDF6540 Ethics in counselling
EDF6541 Field experience in counselling

* This unit requires compulsory attendance at a three-day (20-hour) residential school on the Clayton campus for those students enrolled at Clayton via off-campus mode only.

Alternative exit(s)

Students who choose not to complete the full program can exit with a Graduate Certificate in Counselling after successfully completing two units.

Award(s)

Master in Counselling