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EDF4605 - Introduction to counselling psychology

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Education

Coordinator(s)

Dr Andrea Reupert

Offered

Clayton

First semester 2016 (Evening)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to a range of intervention models/theories used in counselling psychology and the assumptions on which they are based. Students examine the theoretical bases of two approaches in depth.

Outcomes

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

describe the origins of, and relevant current developments in, counselling psychology
develop the effective use of basic counselling skills
describe relevant major psychotherapies
understand the issues concerning efficacy and effectiveness of psychotherapies.

Assessment

Theoretical essay (2000 words, 50%)
Class presentation (2000 words equivalent, 50%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

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

2 contact hours per week

(b.) Additional requirements

10 hours of independent study per week

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Andrea Reupert

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited major sequence in psychology