Bachelor Of Applied Social Science (Counselling)

Description

The Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) is accredited by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia).

Course outline:
Year 1

* Understanding Societies: An Introduction to Social Analysis
* Introduction to Social Theories: Sociological Theory and Practice
* Introduction to Social Research Methods
* Developing Social Policy
* Understanding Human Behaviour Across the Lifespan: an introduction to Psychology
* Theories of Counselling
* Interpersonal Communication
* Health and Well-Being

Year 2

* Applied Counselling Practice 1
* Mediation and Conflict Management
* Advanced Social Research Methods
* Applied Counselling Practice 2
* Applied Counselling Practice 3
* Relationship Counselling
* Counselling Placement 1
* Elective chosen from other 200 level units

Year 3

* Ethics, Professionalism, and Reflective Practice
* Action Based Research Project
* Evaluating Approaches to Counselling
* Applied Counselling Practice 4
* Use, Abuse and Addiction
* Counselling Placement 2
* 2 Electives chosen from other 300 level units

Requirements

Applicants must be over 18 years of age and completed Year 12 HSC with a minimum ATAR of 63.4. Mature age applicants (21 years or over) must show relevant work experience and/or demonstrate ability undertake study at this level