Postgraduate course
Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Avondale University
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About
The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is an introduction to the essential skills and theories used in the Counselling profession. Within the context of a Christian worldview, this course builds foundational counselling skills and introduces various counselling methods. Graduate Certificate in Counselling graduates will gain enhanced people skills as well as insights into human behaviour and common emotional disorders.
With the ability to choose an elective, the Graduate Certificate is a flexible introduction to counselling and a pathway to becoming a qualified Counsellor. It is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline who seek a career change. However, the Graduate Certificate in Counselling does not allow the graduate to work as a qualified Counsellor. It provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Counselling with full credit for all units completed.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Counselling, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational counselling skills matched to client need, with due attention to developmental stages and relevant cultural and spiritual issues.
- Articulate a current body of theoretical knowledge upon which to build competent clinical practice.
- Integrate and apply spiritual and psychotherapeutic perspectives to particular client presentations.
The combination of skills and knowledge gained in this course will complement any role that involves interacting with people, such as:
- youth and welfare work,
- case management, or
- disability support worker
Admission criteria
To qualify for admission, an applicant must have achieved:
- an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher; or
- an overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher.
In exceptional circumstances an applicant may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent as assessed by the Course Convenor in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
Advanced standing
Applicants who have completed prior study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Applicants should discuss their eligibility for advanced standing with the Admissions Team or the Course Convenor.
Fees and charges
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Further information
Read the full course details on the Avondale University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
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