Graduate Certificate in Counselling Theory and Practice

Program Overview

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The Graduate Certificate in Counselling Theory and Practice from Victoria University is a six-month full-time or one-year part-time online program that provides foundational counselling skills. It covers counselling theories, practices, and principles, with a focus on assessing client needs and developing effective interventions. The program is designed for individuals who want to build counselling skills while continuing to work and is delivered by experienced counsellors and academics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Counselling Theory and Practice from Victoria University is a six-month full-time or one year part-time online postgraduate certificate that provides foundational counselling skills. The program is designed for individuals who want to build counselling skills while continuing to work.

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Objectives:

• Gain a solid grounding in the theories, practices and principles of counselling
• Understand how social systems impact wellbeing
• Develop skills for assessing client needs and formulating individual plans
• Build confidence in practising counselling techniques

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Human development
• Human experiences
• Wellbeing
• Counselling theories
• Contemporary professional literature
• Cultural and systemic considerations
• Psychological theories
• Therapeutic approaches
• Counselling assessments
• Case formulations
• Interventions

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Course Schedule:

• The program is delivered over six months full-time or one year part-time.
• The course is delivered online in real-time.

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Individual Modules:

• Foundations of Counselling: This module provides an overview of the history, theories, and ethics of counselling.
Students will learn about the different approaches to counselling and how to apply them in practice.
• Counselling Theories and Interventions: This module examines the major counselling theories and their applications.
Students will learn how to use these theories to develop effective interventions for clients.
• Counselling across the Lifespan: This module explores the unique challenges and opportunities of counselling clients of different ages.
Students will learn about the developmental stages of human life and how to tailor their counselling approach to meet the needs of clients at different stages of life.
• Foundations of Child and Adolescent Counselling: This module provides an in-depth look at the counselling of children and adolescents.
Students will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of working with young people, and how to create a safe and supportive environment for them.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Assignments
• Class participation
• Role plays
• Case studies

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Assessment Criteria:

• Knowledge of counselling theories and practices
• Ability to apply counselling techniques
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Professionalism

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Role plays
• Case studies

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Faculty:

• The program is taught by experienced counsellors and academics.
• The faculty have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of counselling and are committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience.

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Unique Approaches:

• The program is delivered online in real-time, which allows students to learn from anywhere in the world.
• The program is designed to be flexible and accessible, so that students can fit their studies around their work and personal commitments.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Human resource roles
• Wellbeing officers
• Primary and secondary teaching
• Government agencies
• Community centres
• Diverse range of wellbeing service organisations

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Career Opportunities:

• Completion of the program will enhance employability in any role that involves social interaction or support.
• The skills learnt during the program can support a career change to a more wellbeing, people-focused role.