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Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Addiction)

Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Addiction)

Overview The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Addiction) provides you with an introduction to the theories of substance and behavioural addiction and explore the skills required to practice with trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches to addiction counselling. In addition to three courses specifically focusing on addiction within the context of counselling,…

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Drugs / Alcohol: Awareness, Health and Medicine, Public Health
University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Overview

  • The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Addiction) provides you with an introduction to the theories of substance and behavioural addiction and explore the skills required to practice with trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches to addiction counselling.
  • In addition to three courses specifically focusing on addiction within the context of counselling, you will explore core components of counselling practice such as lifespan development theories which details the support required for individuals at different life stages (from early childhood into late adulthood) and from diverse population groups (neurodiverse people, First Nations communities and culturally and linguistically diverse communities).
  • Guided by industry experts and experienced academics you will be introduced to the counselling skills required to work with individuals, families and communities challenged with addiction. You will also examine preparatory information regarding relapse prevention, risk assessment and treatment planning.
  • You will focus on working with substance and behavioural addictions throughout the lifespan and how counsellors might approach co-existing mental health challenges.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Counselling, you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Counselling or the Master of Counselling.

Career outcomes

  • The Graduate Certificate of Counselling (Addiction) will provide you with knowledge to assist and complement work within various roles within industries such as counselling, social work, human services, policing and criminal justice, education and health.
  • If you’re already a health professional, a counselling specialisation can enhance your skills and assist you to advance in your current position.
  • For those seeking registration as a counsellor, please refer to the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Master of Counselling degrees.

REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.

IELTS (Academic only) – Overall minimum score of 6.5 and no individual band score of less than 6.0; TOEFL (internet based) – Overall minimum score of 90 and no individual skills score of less than 20; Pearson (PTE Academic) – Overall score of 58 and no individual Communicative Skills score of less than 58; Cambridge C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency – Overall minimum score of 185 with no less than 185 in each skill.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.1          QS Stars World University Rankings, 20242          Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 20243          Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 20244          QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022

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University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible programs producing some of Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.

1          QS Stars World University Rankings, 2024
2          Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 2024
3          Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 2024
4          QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, Postgraduate Results, 2021-2022

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