Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling
Understand people and help improve their wellbeing Explore the human mind and learn the skills to promote mental and emotional wellbeing with a dual degree in psychology and counselling. This program gives you in-depth knowledge on the science and applications of psychology, along with a strong foundation in counselling theory…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Understand people and help improve their wellbeing
Explore the human mind and learn the skills to promote mental and emotional wellbeing with a dual degree in psychology and counselling. This program gives you in-depth knowledge on the science and applications of psychology, along with a strong foundation in counselling theory and skills.
In this program you will:
Study the core areas of psychological science, including human development, cognitive perception, personality, learning, and abnormal psychology
Learn about the range of scientific methods, analyses and ethical standards used in psychological research
Gain a thorough understanding of counselling theories and skills, and how to use them in diverse and multicultural workplaces and communities
Develop skills in cognitive behaviour therapy, personal and relational empathy, positive psychology, family counselling and responding to crisis, trauma and loss
Work in the community through two counselling placements, working with multidisciplinary teams across a range of human services agencies
Career opportunities
Administration of counselling services
Aged services
Careers Disability support
Child protection
Community development
Community health
Corrections
Education
Families and groups
Government departments
Mental health
Non-government organisations
Research
Telephone counselling
Welfare work
Working with individuals
Youth work
Accreditation
This program is designed to meet the national accreditation requirements for The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), The Australian Counselling Association (ACA), the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Welcome to the University of the Sunshine Coast, UniSC for short. We’re a young, fresh university driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture are just as important as a world-class education, given by world-class educators. We may not be the biggest university, but we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, and producing award-winning alumni. Our first campus on the Sunshine Coast opened its doors in 1996. Today, we span five campuses across Southeast Queensland. Being a young university means you’re never going to be limited by stale traditions or phrases like “That’s the way we’ve always done it”. We prefer innovative thinking that moves everyone forward. Our students have ranked UniSC as one of the best universities in Australia for teaching quality for 17 consecutive years.*UniSC has 26 speciality areas including environmental sciences, nursing, medical and mental health sciences, biological sciences, engineering, technology, psychology, agriculture, human studies and communication.Together with our people, community and partners, we’re building a safe, sustainable, supportive, and fun learning environment, where lifelong friends are made, and opportunities are earned.*Good Universities Guide (GUG) 2023
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