Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
The Graduate Diploma of Counselling is designed for those who hold an AQF Level 7 or above qualification in any discipline who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice-based counselling skills. Structure The Graduate…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma of Counselling is designed for those who hold an AQF Level 7 or above qualification in any discipline who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice-based counselling skills.
Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Counselling requires the completion of 72 credit points (8 units).
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will possess:
specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of counselling which is transferrable to a variety of complex client contexts.
an advanced understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to counselling theory and their application to real-world counselling practice.
Skills
Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in counselling, so that they are able independently to:
review and synthesize counselling information and identify and reflect, and act on complex client contexts;
think critically and evaluate complex ideas related to the care of clients;
demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in the Pastoral Counselling sub-discipline;
transmit counselling knowledge, skills and ideas to a variety of audiences.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will possess the ability to:
make high level, independent judgments related to a range of issues pertaining to counselling theory and practice.
Articulation to Other Awards
Students who exit with a Graduate Diploma of Counselling may re-enrol in the Master of Counselling at a later point but will be subject to the requirements of that award.
Exit Points
Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Counselling may exit with the Graduate Certificate of Counselling provided they have met the requirements of the award.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling requires:
Satisfactory completion of a three-year AQF Level 7 counselling award or equivalent, such as the SCD Bachelor of Counselling; OR
Hold a postgraduate qualification AQF Level 8 or above in Counselling, such as the SCD Graduate Certificate in Counselling; OR
Hold a three-year AQF Level 7 award in any discipline; OR
Qualify for professional entry as determined by the Student Support and Administration Committee, AND
Satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor
English Proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.
