Master of Counselling with Honours
| Official Abbreviation | MCouns(Hons) |
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme |
| Total Credit Points | 72 |
| Overview | The aim of this course is to train counselling graduates in counselling-related research skills, from a scientist-practitioner perspective, and to facilitate their progression to an advanced research degree in counselling. The objectives are that on completion students should: have a clear understanding of the social, cultural and developmental context within which counselling and therapy occur; demonstrate an ability to undertake appropriate assessment of clients, and an awareness of the critical debate surrounding diagnostic assessment processes; have a clear understanding of a wide variety of therapeutic approaches; have an advanced understanding of at least one special issue in counselling such as dealing with loss and grief, violence issues, spirituality and counselling, and transactional analysis; have developed significantly their counselling practice and theory in at least one area or approach, documented and presented a seminar on this approach; be able to critically and accurately evaluate their skills as displayed in video-taped counselling sessions; have an advanced understanding of ethical, legal and professional issues in counselling; demonstrate an advanced level of personal awareness and an ability to separate their personal issues from those of clients; and demonstrate an ability to manage their own personal development in a manner which enhances their competence to counsel others. Please note: The course is not designed for accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society or recognition by State Psychological Registration Boards. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must have at least three years of professional practice relevant to the course (as defined by the Faculty) and either: (a) hold a Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Education (Counselling Studies) or a Graduate Diploma of Counselling; or (b) hold a four- year award in health, social science or other relevant degree containing the equivalent of one year of full-time study in behavioural science at a grade point average of Credit or above; or (c) satisfy the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
| Career Opportunities | Research in counselling. |
| Other Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
| Academic Colours |
old rose (BCC 157) |
| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 2117 or email hdr@une.edu.au. |