Postgraduate course
Master of Counselling
Excelsia University College
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About
The Master of Counselling, a program accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and Australian Counselling Association (ACA), aims to develop essential clinical competencies, foster reflective awareness and provide a sound theoretical foundation for a career as a professional counsellor.
The degree integrates contemporary counselling theory, research and practice, contextualised within a Christian world view and a mental health framework. Through this holistic approach, we empower our students to become well-rounded counsellors who understand the personal, cultural, relational, psychological, social and spiritual domains of human experience and functioning; who are professionally and ethically informed; who will be sensitive to the diversity and uniqueness of individuals, families, and communities; and who will value and promote the dignity, potential and wellbeing of all people.
Course includes assisting students with locating placements. This hands-on experience entails 100 direct client contact hours and 25 hours of clinical supervision, bolstered by access to free personal counselling. Our adherence to the PACFA 2020 Training Standards guarantees that our students receive the highest level of training and preparation.
This course is suited for:
- a diverse range of individuals, including current counsellors seeking additional training at a postgraduate level
- individuals with undergraduate qualifications (or equivalent) wanting to enter the counselling profession
- other professionals seeking to diversify and extend their current skill set or embark on a new career path.
Note: It is not necessary to be Christian to undertake this course.
Areas of study include Counselling theories and models, development and diversity, ethical issues, mental health, professional practice, relational dynamics, research methods.
Upon completion of this degree career opportunities include counselling-related positions within the mental health sector such as private practice and a variety of Christian, church-based and secular counselling services, centres and programs (such as schools, private, government and NGO agencies, and child and adolescent services).
Throughout the program, students undertake 100 direct client contact hours and 25 hours of clinical supervision, along with free personal counselling.
Admission criteria
Applicants may be admitted to the Master of Counselling if they have previously successfully completed a relevant:
- bachelor degree or
- bachelor honours degree
'Relevant' means a degree that includes subjects such as psychology, social work and education where you studied human motivation and behaviour. 'Non-relevant' means degrees that are science based (not including psychology), where you have not studied human motivation and behaviour.
Applicants with non-relevant degrees will be considered on the basis of their work and life experience.
Fees and charges
^ Fee listed is the indicative annual course cost for 2024 and is subject to annual review. Students studying at Excelsia may also be eligible for FEE-HELP.
Further information
Read the full course details on the Excelsia College website.
Call 02 9819 8888.
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