Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC423
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
Develop the basic skills of psychological practice and counselling, together with knowledge of professional standards and ethics by studying this unit.
Whether you choose the online or on campus mode of study for this unit, you will learn mainly online and participate in a mandatory online intensive school containing lectures, seminars, and role-playing activities.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2024 | 16 August 2024 | 2 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The intensive school will be held online. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
This is one of four units that make up the coursework component of UNE's APAC-accredited Psychology Honours program and is worth 12.5% of the overall Honours grade.
Online students may access on campus facilities, including laboratories. Please contact the Unit Coordinator to make arrangements if necessary.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication and counselling skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research;
- understand the role of different counselling and interviewing skills and evaluate their application in different settings;
- explain how basic psychological intervention strategies can be applied across a range of contexts and cultures;
- demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and ethics; and
- understand the importance of cultural responsiveness when counselling clients who are members of different cultures.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz | Yes | 10% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this assessment in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 600 |
| Written and video assignment | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 1200 |
| Written and video assignment | Yes | 50% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this assessment in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 3000 |
| Written assignment | Yes | 10% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this assessment in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 600 |
| Written assignment | Yes | 10% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this assessment in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 600 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Professional Counseling: A Process Guide to Helping
ISBN: 9780134165776
Hackney, H.L and Bernard, J.M., Pearson Education, USA 8th ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
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