Graduate Certificate of Counselling

Graduate Certificate

This course equips students with fundamental knowledge and skills in counselling, together with an understanding of the ethical, legal and professional issues in relation to the practice of counselling required for employment in a range of counselling roles.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

1 - 3 years full-time

Course Code

M5I, 049655A

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb

International Fees

$37,950 per year / $18,975 total

About this course

This course equips students with fundamental knowledge and skills in counselling, together with an understanding of the ethical, legal and professional issues in relation to the practice of counselling required for employment in a range of counselling roles.

Students will develop an understanding of the social, cultural and developmental context in which counselling occurs and of a range of therapeutic approaches and appropriate to a range of client ages, needs and circumstances.The course also aims to provide professional development opportunities for people working in counselling roles.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have:

a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science; or
a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing; or
other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least three years of full-time tertiary study, or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

All applicants must submit:

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).

Applicants must have:

a degree with a major in psychology, behavioural or psychological science,
or a degree in an affiliated area of human services, such as education, social work, law or nursing
or other equivalent qualifications or combination of qualifications which required at least three years of full-time tertiary study or is deemed equivalent by the College of Health and Medicine

Evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided (IELTS 6.5, no band less than 6.5)

All applicants must submit:

1. Full official academic transcript/s to evidence that their undergraduate degree in psychology (or equivalent) has been completed. In some instances, transcripts will not be available until after the closing date and will need to be submitted as soon as they become available.

2. A curriculum vitae which includes details of any relevant work experience (including voluntary work).

Study locations

Hobart

What you will learn

1 Apply counselling specific knowledge and skills to address different client presentations in a variety of individual contexts and settings.

2 Apply reflective practice skills to maintain facilitative counselling relationships in a range of professional practice contexts

3 Use theory and evidence to develop individualised counselling treatment approaches.

4 Apply knowledge of relevant codes of conduct, self-reflection, critical thinking skills and professional standards of workplace practice in consultation with professional bodies and supervisors to constructively critique one's own counselling performance.

Career pathways

Counselling graduates work in a wide range of settings including relationship counselling organisations, secondary and post-secondary education, community welfare centres, drug and alcohol agencies, church agencies, and private practice. Other graduates utilise their counselling skills in their existing employment. You might also find employment in Crisis & Trauma counselling, EAP services, Career counselling / Employment Services, Disability, Aged Care, Justice / Community Corrections, Child & Adolescent services.

Course structure

Students must complete 50 credit points consisting of 4 core units (4 x 12.5 CP).

Credit for prior study or work

Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.

University of Tasmania