Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Avondale University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02731D
The Graduate Diploma in Counselling is a 96 credit point course delivered at AQF Level 8, divided over 16 units (15 counselling units and one religious studies unit to meet Avondales requirements as a Christian College of Higher Education). It provides students with both the experiential and theoretical foundation to function as professional counsellors in Australia. Posited in a Christian worldview, this supportive, two-year course emphasises the common factors essential to counselling, introduces various counselling methods, and builds basic and advanced counselling skills. The Graduate Diploma in Counselling also introduces students to research in the science of counselling and provides a one-year clinical placement. An application for accreditation of the course with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) is planned as the course is designed to meet the requirements of PACFA but it should be noted that accreditation is not yet in place given the recency of the course commencement.
Structure
16 Units
Subjects
- CNSL41100 Fundamentals of Counselling
- CNSL41110 Psychotherapy and Counselling Theories
- CNSL41130 Ethics, Diversity and Spiritual Integration
- CNSL41140
- Developmental Theories and Counselling
- CNSL41240 Systemic and Family Therapy Approaches
- CNSL41120 Spiritual Perspectives on Emotional Disorders
- CNSL41160 Introduction to Psychology for Counselling
- CNSL41200 Interpersonal Approach and Treatment Strategies
Standard entry requirements
- GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA.
- To qualify for admission, you must have completed: An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited university or higher education provider.
- An overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 or higher.
- SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA.
- The following are the specific criteria for admission: Pre-admission interview with the course convenor, placement coordinator, and an experienced counsellor or psychologis.
- ADVANCED STANDING.
- Applicants with an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 8 qualification (or higher) in a cognate area may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Refer to the Advanced Standing Policy for more information.
- INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The Graduate Diploma in Counselling is available to domestic students and international students studying outside of Australia. The course is unavailable to international students in Australia on a student visa.
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants who completed their bachelors degree (or overseas equivalent) in a language other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-band below 6.0.
