Master of Counselling
Master of Counselling
The Master of Counselling provides students with advanced professional skills for counselling ministry and for pastoral and spiritual formation. It nurtures the formation of professional identity and vision suitable for individual and relational counselling. The course equips graduates to engage in supportive and intensive therapies with psychological competence and theological…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Counselling provides students with advanced professional skills for counselling ministry and for pastoral and spiritual formation. It nurtures the formation of professional identity and vision suitable for individual and relational counselling. The course equips graduates to engage in supportive and intensive therapies with psychological competence and theological congruence.
The Australian Counselling Association (ACA) is the largest professional association for registered counsellors in the country. Through the ACA members may received a journal, industry updates, access to local chapter meetings, access to accredited supervisors, and a host of professional development opportunities. Membership also gives clients the peace of mind that their counsellor is acting in accordance with a code of ethics and best practice.
Structure
The Master of Counselling requires the completion of 108 credit points (12 units).
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will possess:
advanced understanding of the theories, processes, and strategies of counselling;
an integrated level of theoretical and experiential knowledge of supervisory leadership and management structures;
an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to counselling studies and its practice.
Skills
Graduates will demonstrate advanced, specialised cognitive and technical skills in counselling, so that they are able independently to:
demonstrate expert counselling skills and practices across a range of clients;
analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise counselling knowledge to identify, reflect and act on complex client contexts;
interpret and transmit counselling knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained counselling practice to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will possess the ability to:
apply knowledge and skills to initiate and plan counselling interventions;
apply critical self-evaluation and theological reflection to their practice of counselling;
apply professional practice in counselling with a range of people in a wide variety of contexts including multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments.
Exit Points
Students enrolled in the Master of Counselling may exit with the Graduate Certificate of Counselling or the Graduate Diploma of Counselling provided they have met the requirements of the relevant award.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Master of Counselling requires:
Satisfactory completion of an AQF 7 counselling award or equivalent, such as the SCD Bachelor of Counselling; OR
Hold a postgraduate qualification (AQF 8 or above) in Counselling, such as the SCD Graduate Certificate in Counselling; OR
Hold a three-year AQF 7 award in any discipline other than counselling; OR
Hold an AQF 8 Vocational Graduate Diploma in Counselling (or equivalent); 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 7.0.
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.
