Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
This course teaches counselling skills and theory with an integrated focus on professional integrity and a Christian worldview. The Graduate Diploma 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course teaches counselling skills and theory with an integrated focus on professional integrity and a Christian worldview.
The Graduate Diploma 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:
- integrated understanding of key issues, theoretical concepts and practices within counselling context;
- knowledge of various approaches used in counselling within the Christian worldview framework;
Skills:
Demonstrated ability to:
- critically apply knowledge developed for use in counselling;
- use critical, evidence-based and innovative thinking skills to analyse and synthesise ideas and theories from other disciplines related to counselling;
- effectively communicate ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences;
- identify and critically evaluate new developments and scholarship in counselling
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Graduate Diploma in Counselling will prepare you for working with individuals, groups, and communities in various environments to aid in improving their quality of life. Graduates 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, as well as the opportunity to continue studying at a Masters level.
Your graduate employment opportunities can include:
- Accredited Counsellor* – specialise in areas such as schools, community work, careers, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation
- Community or Case Worker
- Youth Worker
- Policy/Project Officer
- Family Support Officer
- Support Services in areas such as health, women, disability, children, migration, and refugees
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Counselling and Support Services in areas such as health, women, disability, children, migration, and refugees
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 a Bachelor degree or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline by an authorised institution 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.
