Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Description

Course outline:
Subjects
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
* Community Services and Welfare
* Managing the Needs of Diverse Client Groups
* Fieldwork for Community Service workers 1
* Elective chosen from other 200 level units

Year 3

* Ethics, Professionalism, and Reflective Practice
* Action Based Research Project
* Case Management and Program Development
* Community Development
* Human Rights and Social Advocacy
* Fieldwork for Community Service Workers 2
* 2 Electives chosen from other 300 level units

Requirements

1. Degree or equivalent in psychology, social work, teaching, nursing, welfare, counselling, rehabilitation counselling, behavioural sciences or education.
2. Degree or equivalent in any discipline plus previous additional training or current training in psychology, counselling or psychotherapy.