Postgraduate Guide Fremantle 2021

Master of Counselling Accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and Australian Counselling Association, this degree provides professional training for students who would like to work in the challenging but rewarding area of counselling. This degree combines classroom based study with practical counselling experience. Students have the opportunity to complete an original thesis as part of this program. Why study this degree? Our Master of Counselling is designed to suit the needs of people from a variety of professional backgrounds including, but not limited to, social work, human resources, social welfare, nursing, psychology and education. At the end of this postgraduate program, you will have the theoretical knowledge and practical counselling skills needed to work in a wide variety of situations. The degree takes an integrative approach to counselling practice, with a focus on contemporary and evidence- based approaches, group-work, mental health, research skills and counselling across the life-span. You will also be encouraged to develop self-awareness, identify and discuss links between theory and practice, and showcase your ability to assess and intervene in response to a range of presenting issues. You will also develop research skills relevant to the field of counselling. In the second year, you will undertake an industry placement. Students complete a minimum of 190 hours of placement over the two-year program, with a minimum of 40 hours of clinical contact. By the end of the Master’s degree you will be able to register as a counsellor and work with clients in a variety of settings. Program code: 5023 Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time Practical component: 190 hours Study mode: Fremantle Campus Program summary Year One • Interpersonal Group Practice • Counselling Skills • Theoretical Approaches to Counselling • Approaches to Mental Health • Theory and Process of Group Facilitation • Family Systems and Couples • Research Methods • Ethical Issues in Professional Life Year Two • Placement, Supervision and Case Studies A & B • Professional Practice • Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling • Specialised Counselling Approaches • Three Research Electives Master of Counselling research electives • Literature Review • Professional Project • Experience the World • Research Project • Research Project • Special Project • Professional Group Project • Quantitative Research Methods • Qualitative Research Methods • Scholarly Writing and Publication • Developing a Research Proposal Entry requirements Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behaviour. Admission requires a selection interview with a member of the Counselling staff. At the interview the applicant will be required to demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience as defined by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance. For full program details visit notredame.edu.au/study APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 21