Master of Counselling
Master of Counselling
This course teaches counselling skills and theory with an integrated focus on professional integrity and a Christian worldview. It will suit people wanting to work as a Counsellor, as a member of a recognised Counselling body. COURSE DESCRIPTION The Master of Counselling will teach you the technical and theoretical aspects…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course teaches counselling skills and theory with an integrated focus on professional integrity and a Christian worldview. It will suit people wanting to work as a Counsellor, as a member of a recognised Counselling body.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Counselling will teach you the technical and theoretical aspects of professional counselling, integrated with a Christian worldview. This course has an emphasis on vocational readiness and will teach you to apply counselling skills with integrity and professionalism. The units from this course can be used for credit towards the Masters-level counselling degree.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge:
Demonstrated:
- advanced and integrated understanding of key issues, practices, scholarship and recent developments within the specialisation of counselling;
- knowledge of general research principles and methods, and advanced knowledge of specific research approaches used in counselling;
- advanced and integrated understanding regarding the planning, implementation, assessment and reporting of counselling activities consistent with a Christian worldview and appropriate to the demands of the counselling context;
Skills:
Demonstrated ability to:
- evaluate, synthesise and critically engage the theoretical knowledge in the counselling contexts;
- analyse and synthesise counselling approaches and develop skills and strategies (including technologies) in counselling practices;
- design and implement an action research project which examines a complex problem or issue using appropriate counselling methodologies and theories;
- communicate effectively complex ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences;
- identify and critically evaluate new developments of research and scholarship in counselling
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Master of Counselling will prepare you for working with individuals, groups, and communities in various environments to aid in improving their quality of life. Graduates will be trained to provide counselling services but may find employment in a range of professional and educational contexts, not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service roles, and positions that require research skills and critical thinking. At the completion of this study, graduates can apply for membership with relevant accreditation bodies.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with recent high school education only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline by an authorised institution, as determined by the Program Director, for admission into this course.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with no higher education study are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skills areas).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alphacrucis College (AC) is an educational provider based in Australia- offering courses in ministry & theology, leadership, business, chaplaincy, counselling, teaching and music. AC has highly qualified and experienced faculty, ranking among world-leading researchers in their fields, who combine specialist knowledge with creative and innovative learning experiences.
