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This unit 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.
This unit provides students with an understanding of the theoretical foundations and techniques of the three main groups or schools of counselling; psychodynamic; behavioural; and humanistic. Students will critically review and analyse these approaches and examine how they relate to different types of counselling (individual, couple, family and group) and modes of delivery (face-to-face, over the phone and digital). Students will be supported to reflect on their own values, beliefs and interpersonal style in order to explore how these affect the counselling process. There will be an emphasis on working from a person-centred approach and the considerations of culture and identity when working within the Australian context.
Students undertake this unit in an accelerated delivery mode over 6 weeks
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Self-reflection | 20% |
| Assignment | Evaluation of theory | 40% |
| Case Study | Applying theory to case presentations | 40% |
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit 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.
This unit provides students with an understanding of the theoretical foundations and techniques of the three main groups or schools of counselling; psychodynamic; behavioural; and humanistic. Students will critically review and analyse these approaches and examine how they relate to different types of counselling (individual, couple, family and group) and modes of delivery (face-to-face, over the phone and digital). Students will be supported to reflect on their own values, beliefs and interpersonal style in order to explore how these affect the counselling process. There will be an emphasis on working from a person-centred approach and the considerations of culture and identity when working within the Australian context.
Students undertake this unit in an accelerated delivery mode over 6 weeks
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Self-reflection | 20% |
| Assignment | Evaluation of theory | 40% |
| Case Study | Applying theory to case presentations | 40% |
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.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
COU6501|1|2