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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Counselling)

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code K82

This course provides students with basic counselling skills to complement their psychological knowledge. It prepares students for working in a counselling role, or for further postgraduate studies in psychology and counselling.

Disclaimer

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.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

  • ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Aboriginal University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • Special Consideration Entry
  • Educational Disadvantage
  • Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology15
PSY1111Psychology: History and Perspectives15
COU1101 *Dynamic Models of Counselling15
COU1201Therapeutic Practice with Families and Couples15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1102Research Methods in Psychology 115
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour15
COU1102Self Development 115
COU1202Cross Cultural Therapeutic Practice15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2301Learning and Motivation15
PSY2202Research Methods in Psychology 215
COU3101 *Humanistic Models of Counselling15
COU2102Therapeutic Practice with Children and Adolescents15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY2231Developmental Psychology15
PSY2305Individual Differences15
COU3106Skills Training in Humanistic Counselling15
COU2101Therapeutic Practice with Older Adults15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3303Research Applications and Ethical Issues15
PSY3343Abnormal Psychology15
COU3102Self Development 215
COU3201Contemporary Challenges in Therapeutic Practice15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY3350Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception15
PSY3304Cognition15
COU3105Psychodynamic Concepts into Practice15
COU3202Sexuality and Therapeutic Practice15

* 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.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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