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This course provides students with theoretical foundations, beginning therapeutic skills and first self-reflective clinical practice proficiency in counselling. It affords students the opportunity to learn a range of interpersonal competencies, including communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, self reflection, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. The course is preparatory for those wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in counselling and psychotherapy. Students can choose complementary areas of study in discussion with the Course Coordinator.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students are required to complete 12 Core units, and a Major plus Electives or a Minor plus Electives. Note: Students may select their Major or Minor from Social Sciences, Arts or Business.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COU1101 * | Dynamic Models of Counselling | 15 |
| COU1201 | Therapeutic Practice with Families and Couples | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COU1102 | Self Development 1 | 15 |
| COU1202 | Cross Cultural Therapeutic Practice | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COU2102 | Therapeutic Practice with Children and Adolescents | 15 |
| COU3101 * | Humanistic Models of Counselling | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COU2101 | Therapeutic Practice with Older Adults | 15 |
| COU3106 | Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COU3102 | Self Development 2 | 15 |
| COU3201 | Contemporary Challenges in Therapeutic Practice | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| COU3105 | Psychodynamic Concepts into Practice | 15 |
| COU3202 | Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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