Master of Counselling with Honours
Why study the Master of Counselling with Honours at UNE?
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.
Career Opportunities
Research in counselling.
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DURATION
1.5 Years Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s). This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Official Abbreviation | MCouns(Hons) | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research | |||||||||
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||
| Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s). This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| 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. |
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old rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 2117 or email hdr@une.edu.au. |
Master of Counselling with Honours
This award is not designed for accreditation by the Australian Psychological Society or recognition by State Psychological Registration Boards.
1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have at least three years of professional practice* relevant to the award 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 a 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.
* Professional Practice shall be defined as: (a) a minimum of three years’ work or it’s equivalent in a publicly acknowledged agency or organisation where it is generally accepted that counselling is a major part of the job (eg counselling agency, community health centre, psychiatric ward, welfare organisation), and validated by the organisation or employer in writing; or (b) a minimum of three years’ work or its equivalent in private practice and membership of an appropriate professional organisation and/or receiving recognised professional supervision (by a marriage counsellor supervisor, social worker or psychologist, etc); or (c) a minimum of six years of employment in the helping related professions, health, teaching and religious vocations, with evidence of six years of focused work in counselling.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 72 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. and 5.
2.2. The course shall comprise:
(a) the unit in Group 1; or
(b) (i) the units in Group 2, and
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 3; and
(iii) 12 credit points from Group 4.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Failure to obtain a result of Credit or better in each course work unit shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress under Rule 2.13.2.
5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
HS 699:72.
Group 2
HS 699:48.
Group 3
EDUC 591:12/HS 591:12/PDAL 591:12.
Group 4
EHPS 590; HS 554; HSHM 451.