units

EDF5513

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedClayton First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Sandra Stewart

Synopsis

This unit develops students competency in counselling research and counselling skills through the introduction of a range of evidence-based psychotherapies. Students learn the process of conducting systematic literature reviews, appraise research papers and develop a methodology to summarise evidence-based practice. Students learn relevant core skills and theoretical concepts underpinning the therapeutic process and extend their practical knowledge on counselling interventions in order to be effective in developing a helping relationship with a range of client groups. The unit also provides guided rehearsal and development of skills relating to general professional psychological practice.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. conduct a systematic literature review, framed by a specific research question or issue
  2. apply core counselling skills to a variety of presenting issues
  3. have sufficient understanding of different theoretical models in current psychotherapy including the evidence base to support these
  4. appreciate how to conceptualise presenting issues and apply appropriate interventions
  5. competently work with different client populations.

Fieldwork

Supervised practicum related activities are undertaken in this unit which contribute to the total placement hours required in EDF5517.

Assessment

Systematic literature review (4000 words, 50%)
Class presentation (2000 words equivalent, 30%)
Weekly quiz (2000 words equivalent, 20%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 24 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 2.5-hour lecture/workshop per week
  • 0.5 hour per week supervision of placement-related activity

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • independent study to make up the required minimum hours per week

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Sandra Stewart

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year sequence in psychology.