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I92 Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) involves part-time study over a period of three years and includes theoretical study, experiential-based skill development, and a fieldwork placement. Suitably qualified and experienced students may opt to replace the fieldwork placement with a research project. The overall theoretical orientation of the course is psychoanalytic. Students who wish to enrol for full-time study should contact the Course Coordinator (Students who hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and wish to undertake studies in cognitive behaviour therapy should refer to the Master of Psychology course.) |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to this course requires a three-year degree from a recognised university, normally in one of the helping professions, such as social work, psychology, medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, theology, human services. Admission to the course is competitive, and requires a written application and an interview for those who are short-listed. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a formal counselling role. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Joondalup Campuses. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE The course is available in coursework or coursework plus research project mode. The Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) consists of 180 credit points (185 credit points if the Coursework and Research Project option is selected for Stage 2).
Suitably qualified and experienced students may replace one of the coursework units and the two fieldwork placement units with a research project related to an aspect of clinical practice.
The Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) is also offered in Singapore in collaboration with the Academy of Human Development (currently in teach out).
Enrolment in individual units is restricted to students formally admitted to the counselling programme. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012